US 281 SB over Chapin ST
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090025507049
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,751
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over Chapin ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB over Chapin ST in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 47 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 9,751 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,280 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 67 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 SB over Chapin ST built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US 281 SB over Chapin ST 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 over Chapin ST carry?
About 9,751 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over Chapin ST?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over Chapin ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.