US Bridges

US 281 over Pharr-San Juan Main Can.

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Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of SH 336 · Structure no. 211090025509095

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,220
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 over Pharr-San Juan Main Can. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 over Pharr-San Juan Main Can. 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 20,220 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,310 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 281
CrossesPharr-San Juan Main Can.
Location0.8 MI E of SH 336
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.09974, -98.23873
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,220 (2013)
Projected traffic28,310 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 281 over Pharr-San Juan Main Can. built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 over Pharr-San Juan Main Can. 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 Pharr-San Juan Main Can. carry?

About 20,220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 281 over Pharr-San Juan Main Can.?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 over Pharr-San Juan Main Can.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.