US 281 over Bosque River

Fair Condition84 years old6,992 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHamilton
Location0.4 Mi S Of SH 6
CarriesUS 281
CrossesBosque River
Coordinates31.97726, -98.03519

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length710.0 ft (216.4 m)
Max Span89.9 ft (27.4 m)
Deck Width76.1 ft (23.2 m)
Deck Area5020.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1942 (reconstructed 2007)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,992 (2019)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection123
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number090980025101041

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