US Bridges

US 281 over SH 365 & Tas

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · SP 241 JCT US 281 · Structure no. 211090022001173

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,010
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 over SH 365 & Tas is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 over SH 365 & Tas in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 14,010 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 281
CrossesSH 365 & Tas
LocationSP 241 JCT US 281
RouteU.S. Route 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.0911, -98.17604
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,010 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 over SH 365 & Tas built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 over SH 365 & Tas 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 281 over SH 365 & Tas carry?

About 14,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 281 over SH 365 & Tas?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 over SH 365 & Tas?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.