US Bridges

SH 46 (loop 337) over Church Hill DR

Good

Comal County, Texas · 0.5 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 150460021601019

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,197
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46 (loop 337) over Church Hill DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 46 (loop 337) over Church Hill DR 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 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 46 (loop 337)
CrossesChurch Hill DR
Location0.5 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 46
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70548, -98.09874
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,197 (2020)
Projected traffic40,870 by 2033
Trucks4%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 46 (loop 337) over Church Hill DR 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 Church Hill DR 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 Church Hill DR carry?

About 29,197 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 46 (loop 337) over Church Hill DR?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 46 (loop 337) over Church Hill DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.