US 281 SB over Canton Road
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 1.75 MI S of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090025508266
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 242 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over Canton Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB over Canton Road in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 34,800 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,780 by 2031. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 78 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 SB over Canton Road built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 SB over Canton Road 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 Canton Road carry?
About 34,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over Canton Road?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over Canton Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.