US 281 SB over Raymondville Drain
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of FM 490 · Structure no. 211090025507294
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,649
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over Raymondville Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB over Raymondville Drain in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,300 by 2032. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 SB over Raymondville Drain built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 SB over Raymondville Drain 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 Raymondville Drain carry?
About 9,649 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over Raymondville Drain?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over Raymondville Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.