US Bridges

US 281 NB over SH 141 / FM 2295

Good

Jim Wells County, Texas · 2.3 MI S of FM 735 · Structure no. 161260025501069

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,782
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 NB over SH 141 / FM 2295 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 NB over SH 141 / FM 2295 in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,782 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,120 by 2033. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 281 NB
CrossesSH 141 / FM 2295
Location2.3 MI S of FM 735
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates27.55072, -98.09813
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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,782 (2020)
Projected traffic8,120 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 281 NB over SH 141 / FM 2295 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 NB over SH 141 / FM 2295 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does US 281 NB over SH 141 / FM 2295 carry?

About 4,782 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 281 NB over SH 141 / FM 2295?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 NB over SH 141 / FM 2295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.