US 281 SB over Nueces River

Fair Condition68 years old5,067 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyLive Oak
Location2.2 Mi S Of SH 72
CarriesUS 281 SB
CrossesNueces River
Coordinates28.42885, -98.17851

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length938.0 ft (285.9 m)
Max Span129.9 ft (39.6 m)
Deck Width40.7 ft (12.4 m)
Deck Area3545.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 1992)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,067 (2020)
Truck Traffic34%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection124
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number161490025401044

Nearby Bridges

US 281 NB over Nueces River 0.0 mi Fair US 281 SB over Slough E 0.2 mi Fair US 281 NB over Slough E 0.2 mi Fair US 281 NB over Slough D 1.0 mi Fair US 281 SB over Slough D 1.0 mi Fair US 281 NB over Slough C 1.3 mi Fair US 281 SB over Slough C 1.3 mi Good US 281 NB over Slough B 1.5 mi Fair US 281 SB over Slough B 1.5 mi Fair SH 72 over Frio River 2.4 mi Fair