US 281 SB over Escondido Creek
GoodJim Wells County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of SH 141 · Structure no. 161260025501057
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,934
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 281 SB over Escondido Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 281 SB over Escondido Creek in Jim Wells 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 6,934 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,366 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SB over Escondido Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 281 SB over Escondido Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 281 SB over Escondido Creek carry?
About 6,934 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 281 SB over Escondido Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 281 SB over Escondido Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.