US Bridges

US 281 Nb/Sh 79 NB over Midwestern Pkwy

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of US 287 · Structure no. 032430024901050

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,169
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 Nb/Sh 79 NB over Midwestern Pkwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 Nb/Sh 79 NB over Midwestern Pkwy in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 15,169 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,720 by 2033. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 281 Nb/Sh 79 NB
CrossesMidwestern Pkwy
Location1.00 MI S of US 287
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.87611, -98.48107
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,169 (2019)
Projected traffic13,720 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 281 Nb/Sh 79 NB over Midwestern Pkwy built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 Nb/Sh 79 NB over Midwestern Pkwy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 281 Nb/Sh 79 NB over Midwestern Pkwy carry?

About 15,169 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 281 Nb/Sh 79 NB over Midwestern Pkwy?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 Nb/Sh 79 NB over Midwestern Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.