US 281 SB over FM 3461 (nolana Lp)
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 1.85 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 211090025508072
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 285 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,990
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over FM 3461 (nolana Lp) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB over FM 3461 (nolana Lp) in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 40 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 42,990 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,860 by 2031. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FM 3461 (nolana Lp) built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is US 281 SB over FM 3461 (nolana Lp) 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 281 SB over FM 3461 (nolana Lp) carry?
About 42,990 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over FM 3461 (nolana Lp)?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over FM 3461 (nolana Lp)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.