US Bridges

US 281S EB over SH 336

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.90 MI NW of FM 2061 · Structure no. 211090025509041

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,208
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281S EB over SH 336 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281S EB 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 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 1,208 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,150 by 2033. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 281S EB
CrossesSH 336
Location1.90 MI NW of FM 2061
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates26.10687, -98.24822
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,208 (2024)
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 EB over SH 336 built?

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

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

About 1,208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 281S EB over SH 336?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 281S EB over SH 336?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.