US 281 SB over Sprague ST
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090025508059
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 275 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,292
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over Sprague ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB over Sprague ST in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 46 years old, older 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 34,292 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,780 by 2031. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 71 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 SB over Sprague ST built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is US 281 SB over Sprague ST 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 Sprague ST carry?
About 34,292 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over Sprague ST?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over Sprague ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.