US Bridges

US 281 SB Off Ramp over FM 2128

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090025507001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,036 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 SB Off Ramp over FM 2128 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB Off Ramp over FM 2128 in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2031. The structure is 1,036 ft (315.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 281 SB Off Ramp
CrossesFM 2128
Location0.50 MI N of SH 107
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.30579, -98.14621
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,036 ft (315.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2011)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2031
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB Off Ramp over FM 2128 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 SB Off Ramp over FM 2128 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 SB Off Ramp over FM 2128 carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 281 SB Off Ramp over FM 2128?

The structure is 1,036 ft (315.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 SB Off Ramp over FM 2128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.