US Bridges

Loop 337 WB over Blieders Creek

Good

Comal County, Texas · 2.9 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 150460021601219

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 337 WB over Blieders Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 337 WB over Blieders Creek in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,100 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoop 337 WB
CrossesBlieders Creek
Location2.9 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 337
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72999, -98.12221
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,900 (2020)
Projected traffic28,100 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 337 WB over Blieders Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 337 WB over Blieders Creek 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 Loop 337 WB over Blieders Creek carry?

About 18,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Loop 337 WB over Blieders Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 337 WB over Blieders Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.