US 281 NB Frtg RD over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral
GoodHidalgo County, Texas · 1.05 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 211090025508073
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 NB Frtg RD over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 281 NB Frtg RD over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral 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 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 29,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,090 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 NB Frtg RD over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is US 281 NB Frtg RD over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 281 NB Frtg RD over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral carry?
About 29,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 281 NB Frtg RD over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 NB Frtg RD over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.