US 281 Bus over Drainage Ditch
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 2.00 MI S of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090025511028
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,505
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 Bus over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 281 Bus over Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 78 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 15,505 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,800 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 281 Bus over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is US 281 Bus over Drainage Ditch 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 281 Bus over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 15,505 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 281 Bus over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 Bus over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.