US 281 NB over Freddy Gonzalez DR
GoodHidalgo County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090025508060
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 275 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 NB over Freddy Gonzalez DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 NB over Freddy Gonzalez DR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 34,800 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2033. 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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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 NB over Freddy Gonzalez DR built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is US 281 NB over Freddy Gonzalez DR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US 281 NB over Freddy Gonzalez DR carry?
About 34,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 281 NB over Freddy Gonzalez DR?
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 NB over Freddy Gonzalez DR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.