US Bridges

SH 46 over IH 10 Ml

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of US 87 Bus · Structure no. 151310007206410

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,003
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46 over IH 10 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 46 over IH 10 Ml in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,003 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,337 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 46
CrossesIH 10 Ml
Location0.5 MI W of US 87 Bus
RouteState Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78006, -98.73751
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,003 (2021)
Projected traffic17,337 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 IH 10 Ml built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 46 over IH 10 Ml 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 over IH 10 Ml carry?

About 13,003 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 46 over IH 10 Ml?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns SH 46 over IH 10 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.