SH 46 (loop 337) over Union Pacific Railroad
GoodComal County, Texas · 0.5 MI NW of Church Hill · Structure no. 150460021601018
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 325 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,197
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 46 (loop 337) over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 46 (loop 337) over Union Pacific Railroad in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 58 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 29,197 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,870 by 2033. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 46 (loop 337) over Union Pacific Railroad built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is SH 46 (loop 337) over Union Pacific Railroad 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 46 (loop 337) over Union Pacific Railroad carry?
About 29,197 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 46 (loop 337) over Union Pacific Railroad?
The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns SH 46 (loop 337) over Union Pacific Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.