US 281 NB over Colorado River
GoodBurnet County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of RM 2147 · Structure no. 140270025202032
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 958 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,633
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 NB over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying US 281 NB over Colorado River in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 15,633 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,580 by 2031. The structure is 958 ft (292 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 NB over Colorado River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 NB over Colorado River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 281 NB over Colorado River carry?
About 15,633 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 281 NB over Colorado River?
The structure is 958 ft (292 m) long with a longest span of 410 ft (125 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 NB over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.