US Bridges

US 281 NB over Trenton RD

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 2.95 MI S of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090025508261

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,765
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 NB over Trenton RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 NB over Trenton RD in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10,765 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,800 by 2031. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 281 NB
CrossesTrenton RD
Location2.95 MI S of SH 107
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates26.26085, -98.1642
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,765 (2019)
Projected traffic38,800 by 2031
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
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 over Trenton RD built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 NB over Trenton RD 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 over Trenton RD carry?

About 10,765 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 281 NB over Trenton RD?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 NB over Trenton RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.