US Bridges

Sl 337 Nbml over Blieders Crk & River Rd.

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Comal County, Texas · Sl 337 over Blieders Crk · Structure no. 150460021601224

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,309 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 337 Nbml over Blieders Crk & River Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 337 Nbml over Blieders Crk & River Rd. in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 47,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,133 by 2042. The structure is 1,309 ft (399.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 337 Nbml
CrossesBlieders Crk & River Rd.
LocationSl 337 over Blieders Crk
RouteState Highway 337
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72981, -98.12214
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,309 ft (399.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,350 (2022)
Projected traffic63,133 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Sl 337 Nbml over Blieders Crk & River Rd. built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 337 Nbml over Blieders Crk & River Rd. 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 Sl 337 Nbml over Blieders Crk & River Rd. carry?

About 47,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sl 337 Nbml over Blieders Crk & River Rd.?

The structure is 1,309 ft (399.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 337 Nbml over Blieders Crk & River Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.