US Bridges

SH 46 over FM 2722

Good

Comal County, Texas · At Intersection FM 2722 · Structure no. 150460021502227

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46 over FM 2722 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 46 over FM 2722 in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 29,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,200 by 2035. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesSH 46
CrossesFM 2722
LocationAt Intersection FM 2722
RouteState Highway 46
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73836, -98.20358
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,300 (2015)
Projected traffic43,200 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 46 over FM 2722 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 46 over FM 2722 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 SH 46 over FM 2722 carry?

About 29,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 46 over FM 2722?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SH 46 over FM 2722?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.