US 281 SB over Brazos River

Fair Condition87 years old2,163 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyPalo Pinto
Location2.2 Mi N Of Ih20
CarriesUS 281 SB
CrossesBrazos River
Coordinates32.64154, -98.10039

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length1138.1 ft (346.9 m)
Max Span252.0 ft (76.8 m)
Deck Width26.6 ft (8.1 m)
Deck Area2809.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1939 (reconstructed 2020)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,163 (2024)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number021820025002018

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