US 281 over Main Floodway
GoodHidalgo County, Texas · 3.30 MI S of Bus 83 · Structure no. 211090025509092
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,946 ft
- 27 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,253
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 over Main Floodway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 over Main Floodway in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 14,253 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,510 by 2033. The structure is 2,946 ft (897.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 over Main Floodway built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 over Main Floodway 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 281 over Main Floodway carry?
About 14,253 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 281 over Main Floodway?
The structure is 2,946 ft (897.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 over Main Floodway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.