US 281 NB over FM 490
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 4.58 MI N of FM 2812 · Structure no. 211090025507255
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 288 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,649
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 NB over FM 490 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 NB over FM 490 in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9,649 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,880 by 2033. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 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 490 built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 NB over FM 490 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 490 carry?
About 9,649 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 281 NB over FM 490?
The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 NB over FM 490?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.