US Bridges

SP 241 over US 281

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · SP 241 JCT US 281 · Structure no. 211090025509252

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 241 over US 281 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 241 over US 281 in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 16,140 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,800 by 2031. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesSP 241
CrossesUS 281
LocationSP 241 JCT US 281
RouteState Highway 241
StateTexas
Coordinates26.09457, -98.20035
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,140 (2024)
Projected traffic21,800 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SP 241 over US 281 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP 241 over US 281 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 SP 241 over US 281 carry?

About 16,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SP 241 over US 281?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SP 241 over US 281?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.