US Bridges

US 281S WB over SH 336

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.90 MI NW of FM 2061 · Structure no. 211090025509040

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281S WB over SH 336 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281S WB over SH 336 in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 10,110 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,150 by 2033. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 281S WB
CrossesSH 336
Location1.90 MI NW of FM 2061
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates26.10701, -98.24794
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,110 (2013)
Projected traffic14,150 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 281S WB over SH 336 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281S WB over SH 336 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 281S WB over SH 336 carry?

About 10,110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 281S WB over SH 336?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 281S WB over SH 336?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.