US Bridges

Russell RD over US 281

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.50 MI N of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090025507055

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
490 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,017
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell RD over US 281 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell RD over US 281 in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1978, 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 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 6,017 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2031. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRussell RD
CrossesUS 281
Location1.50 MI N of SH 107
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.32123, -98.14802
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,017 (2024)
Projected traffic310 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Russell RD over US 281 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell RD over US 281 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Russell RD over US 281 carry?

About 6,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Russell RD over US 281?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Russell RD over US 281?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.