US 281 NB over Escondido Creek

Fair Condition100 years old6,037 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyJim Wells
Location0.7 Mi S Of SH 141
CarriesUS 281 NB
CrossesEscondido Creek
Coordinates27.53996, -98.09899

Condition Ratings

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

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length110.9 ft (33.8 m)
Max Span37.1 ft (11.3 m)
Deck Width40.4 ft (12.3 m)
Deck Area415.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1926 (reconstructed 1962)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,037 (2022)
Truck Traffic21%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number161260025501009

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