Bus 281 NB Conn over US 281 & Owassa RD
GoodHidalgo County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of FM 3461 · Structure no. 211090025508270
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,502 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,753
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 281 NB Conn over US 281 & Owassa RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 281 NB Conn over US 281 & Owassa RD 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 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 18,753 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,170 by 2030. The structure is 1,502 ft (457.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 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 Bus 281 NB Conn over US 281 & Owassa RD built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bus 281 NB Conn over US 281 & Owassa 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 Bus 281 NB Conn over US 281 & Owassa RD carry?
About 18,753 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bus 281 NB Conn over US 281 & Owassa RD?
The structure is 1,502 ft (457.8 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 281 NB Conn over US 281 & Owassa RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.