US Bridges

Loop 337 NB over SH 46

Good

Comal County, Texas · 3.0 MI N of IH 35 · Structure no. 150460021502029

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,570
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 337 NB over SH 46 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 337 NB over SH 46 in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,570 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,200 by 2033. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoop 337 NB
CrossesSH 46
Location3.0 MI N of IH 35
RouteState Highway 337
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71415, -98.15701
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,570 (2013)
Projected traffic23,200 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 337 NB over SH 46 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 337 NB over SH 46 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does Loop 337 NB over SH 46 carry?

About 16,570 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Loop 337 NB over SH 46?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 337 NB over SH 46?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.