US 281 over Bosque River
FairHamilton County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 090980025101041
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 710 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,992
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 over Bosque River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 over Bosque River in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 83 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 6,992 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,768 by 2039. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bosque River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US 281 over Bosque 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US 281 over Bosque River carry?
About 6,992 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 281 over Bosque River?
The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 over Bosque River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.