US Bridges

US 281 SB over IH 410

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 6.5 MI S of Sl 1604 · Structure no. 150150052104369

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
530 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
37,192
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 SB over IH 410 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB over IH 410 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 37,192 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,068 by 2042. The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 281 SB
CrossesIH 410
Location6.5 MI S of Sl 1604
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52093, -98.48037
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length530 ft (161.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,192 (2022)
Projected traffic52,068 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 SB over IH 410 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 SB over IH 410 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 SB over IH 410 carry?

About 37,192 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 281 SB over IH 410?

The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 SB over IH 410?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.