US 281 NB over FM 2812
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 2.1 MI S of FM 162 · Structure no. 211090025507095
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 202 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,224
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 NB over FM 2812 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 NB over FM 2812 in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 12,224 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2031. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 42 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 NB over FM 2812 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 NB over FM 2812 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 NB over FM 2812 carry?
About 12,224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 281 NB over FM 2812?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 NB over FM 2812?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.