US Bridges

Park & Ride Ramp over US 281 Sbml & Sbfr

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Bexar County, Texas · 2.8 Mi. N. Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150025304275

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park & Ride Ramp over US 281 Sbml & Sbfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park & Ride Ramp over US 281 Sbml & Sbfr in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,500 by 2050. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPark & Ride Ramp
CrossesUS 281 Sbml & Sbfr
Location2.8 Mi. N. Lp 1604
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64812, -98.45174
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2050
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park & Ride Ramp over US 281 Sbml & Sbfr built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park & Ride Ramp over US 281 Sbml & Sbfr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Park & Ride Ramp over US 281 Sbml & Sbfr carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Park & Ride Ramp over US 281 Sbml & Sbfr?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Park & Ride Ramp over US 281 Sbml & Sbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.