US Bridges

US 281 Hov Lanes over Stone Oak -Tpc Pkwy

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 3.0 Mi. N. of Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150025304276

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,772 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
60,619
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 Hov Lanes over Stone Oak -Tpc Pkwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 Hov Lanes over Stone Oak -Tpc Pkwy 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60,619 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,168 by 2042. The structure is 1,772 ft (540 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 281 Hov Lanes
CrossesStone Oak -Tpc Pkwy
Location3.0 Mi. N. of Loop 1604
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64885, -98.45061
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,772 ft (540 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,619 (2022)
Projected traffic75,168 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US 281 Hov Lanes over Stone Oak -Tpc Pkwy built?

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

What condition is US 281 Hov Lanes over Stone Oak -Tpc Pkwy 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 US 281 Hov Lanes over Stone Oak -Tpc Pkwy carry?

About 60,619 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 281 Hov Lanes over Stone Oak -Tpc Pkwy?

The structure is 1,772 ft (540 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 Hov Lanes over Stone Oak -Tpc Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.