US Bridges

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

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 3.6 MI N of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150025304284

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
623 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,067
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 SB Exit Rp. over US 281 SB Entrance Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB Exit Rp. over US 281 SB 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 9,067 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,601 by 2042. The structure is 623 ft (189.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesUS 281 SB Exit Rp.
CrossesUS 281 SB Entrance Ramp
Location3.6 MI N of Lp 1604
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6578, -98.45042
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length623 ft (189.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,067 (2021)
Projected traffic13,601 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 SB Exit Rp. over US 281 SB Entrance Ramp built?

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

What condition is US 281 SB Exit Rp. over US 281 SB 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 SB Exit Rp. over US 281 SB Entrance Ramp carry?

About 9,067 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 623 ft (189.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.