US 281 SB over SH 107
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 6.9 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 211090025507053
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 290 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,292
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over SH 107 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB over SH 107 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 34,292 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,820 by 2031. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 71 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 SB over SH 107 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 SH 107 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 SH 107 carry?
About 34,292 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over SH 107?
The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over SH 107?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.