US Bridges

US 281 NB Conn over FM 495

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 211090025508246

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,205 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
8,190
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 NB Conn over FM 495 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 NB Conn over FM 495 in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,190 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,280 by 2031. The structure is 1,205 ft (367.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 281 NB Conn
CrossesFM 495
Location0.10 MI N of US 83
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.21044, -98.18131
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,205 ft (367.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,190 (2011)
Projected traffic12,280 by 2031
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 281 NB Conn over FM 495 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 NB Conn over FM 495 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 NB Conn over FM 495 carry?

About 8,190 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 281 NB Conn over FM 495?

The structure is 1,205 ft (367.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 NB Conn over FM 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.