US 281 SB over Owassa Road
GoodHidalgo County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of FM 3461 · Structure no. 211090025508272
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 235 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,990
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over Owassa Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 SB over Owassa 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 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 42,990 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,860 by 2031. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 71 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 SB over Owassa Road built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 SB over Owassa Road 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 SB over Owassa Road carry?
About 42,990 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over Owassa Road?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over Owassa Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.