US 281a over Atascosa River

Poor Condition101 years old1,762 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyAtascosa
Location1.15 Mi NW Of FM 1099
CarriesUS 281a
CrossesAtascosa River
Coordinates28.74956, -98.30568

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length505.9 ft (154.2 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width30.2 ft (9.2 m)
Deck Area1418.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1925 (reconstructed 1953)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,762 (2023)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number150070007313014

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