US 281 over Pedernales River
FairBlanco County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of US 290 W · Structure no. 140160025203024
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 681 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,577
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 over Pedernales River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 over Pedernales River in Blanco County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 71 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 12,577 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,260 by 2033. The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 over Pedernales River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US 281 over Pedernales River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US 281 over Pedernales River carry?
About 12,577 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 281 over Pedernales River?
The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 over Pedernales River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.