US Bridges

US 281 NB Exit Rp. over US 281 NB Entrance Ramp

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 3.2 MI N of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150025304283

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
550 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,462
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 NB Exit Rp. over US 281 NB Entrance Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 NB Exit Rp. over US 281 NB Entrance Ramp in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 6,462 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,693 by 2042. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesUS 281 NB Exit Rp.
CrossesUS 281 NB Entrance Ramp
Location3.2 MI N of Lp 1604
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65286, -98.44869
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,462 (2021)
Projected traffic9,693 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NB Exit Rp. over US 281 NB Entrance Ramp built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 NB Exit Rp. over US 281 NB Entrance Ramp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 281 NB Exit Rp. over US 281 NB Entrance Ramp carry?

About 6,462 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 281 NB Exit Rp. over US 281 NB Entrance Ramp?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 NB Exit Rp. over US 281 NB Entrance Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.