US Bridges

US 281 NB over Ramseyer RD

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 4.6 MI N of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090025507263

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,781
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 NB over Ramseyer RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 NB over Ramseyer RD in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 15,781 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,860 by 2031. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 281 NB
CrossesRamseyer RD
Location4.6 MI N of SH 107
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.36585, -98.14526
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,781 (2024)
Projected traffic13,860 by 2031
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 281 NB over Ramseyer RD built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 NB over Ramseyer RD 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 Ramseyer RD carry?

About 15,781 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 281 NB over Ramseyer RD?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 NB over Ramseyer RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.