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Texas State Highway 46

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State Highway 46 (SH 46) is a 71.4-mile (114.9 km) state highway in the U.S. state of Texas that runs from SH 16 east of Bandera to the intersection of SH 123 and SH 123 Business just south of Seguin.

State Highway 46 marker
State Highway 46
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Route information
Maintained by TxDOT
Length71.811 mi[1] (115.569 km)
Existed1919–present
Major junctions
West end SH 16 near Pipe Creek
Major intersections
East end SH 123 in Seguin
Location
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
Highway system
← SH 45→ SH 47

History

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SH 46 was originally designated on October 20, 1919 as a route from New Braunfels north to Johnson City.[2] On July 13, 1925, the route had been shortened, with the section north of Spring Branch transferred to SH 108. This alignment of SH 46 only consisted of the portion from US 281 to US 81 in New Braunfels.[1] US 81 no longer exists today in favor of I-35 and is known as a business loop of I-35.[3][4] On July 16, 1928, it was extended to Seguin.[5] On July 15, 1935, the section from New Braunfels to Seguin was cancelled.[6] On October 26, 1967, the highway was relocated in New Braunfels to the east along the alignment of Loop 337, but still had an eastern terminus at US 81.[1] The original alignment in New Braunfels was redesignated as Loop 453, but to be signed as a business route of SH 46.[7] On June 21, 1990, the designation of this segment was officially changed to Business 46.[8] On October 28, 1960, SH 46 was signed, but not designated, over Farm to Market Road 25 from I-35 to US 90 and Ranch to Market Road 475 from US 281 to SH 16.[9] On June 30, 1961, the section of FM 25 from FM 78 to US 90 became part of the new Spur 351. On February 26, 1968, SH 46 was officially extended to the south from US 81 to I-35, replacing part of FM 25.[10] On September 28, 1988, the highway was officially extended at both ends, extending the eastern end south replacing FM 25 from I-35 to FM 78 and then replacing part of Spur 351 from FM 78 to I-10 in Seguin.[1] The western terminus was extended to the west replacing RM 475 from US 281 to SH 16.[1] A portion of this route had been FM 1719 which had been combined with FM (later RM) 475 in 1951.[11] On May 14, 1990, the highway was extended to its current alignment when it was extended south from I-10 to SH 123 replacing the remainder of Spur 351.[1]

 

Spur 351 was designated on June 30, 1961 from FM 25 and FM 78 to US 90 Alt. On August 4, 1970, Spur 351 was extended south to SH 123. On September 28, 1988, the section of Spur 351 from FM 78 to I-10 was transferred to SH 46. On May 14, 1990, the remainder of Spur 351 was cancelled and mileage was transferred to SH 46.

Route description

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Texas State Highway 46 west of its intersection with Loop 337

SH 46 begins at its western terminus at SH 16, east of Bandera in Bandera County.[1] The highway heads to the northeast, crossing over into Kendall County on its way to Boerne where it intersects with I-10 and US 87. SH 46 carries the street name of Bandera Road from I-10 until US 87. At US 87, there is a short break in the highway with SH 46 continuing again further north with the name River Road. SH 46 leaves the city limits of Boerne to the east and follows an east-northeast routing through rural Kendall County. An intersection with FM 3351 occurs just prior to heading into Comal County. Continuing to the east, SH 46 passes FM 2696 before coming into the city of Bulverde. In Bulverde, SH 46 intersects with US 281 at a diamond interchange, which provides access to San Antonio to the south. The highway continues to the east-southeast, passing several farm-to-market roads with FM 3159 and RM 2722 providing access to Canyon Lake. As it enters New Braunfels, Texas, it intersects and becomes concurrent with Loop 337, providing the northern and eastern arcs of the loop around New Braunfels.[1] In New Braunfels, the highway passes over the Guadalupe River and intersects I-35. Continuing to the south-southeast, it heads towards Seguin as it passes into Guadalupe County and roughly parallels the Guadalupe River to the east. In Seguin, SH 46 passes I-10 and US 90 before ending at SH 123 just south of Seguin.[1][12]

Junction list

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CountyLocationmi[13]kmDestinationsNotes
Bandera​0.00.0  SH 16 – Bandera, San AntonioWestern terminus of SH 46
KendallBoerne11.017.7   I-10 / US 87 – Comfort, San AntonioI-10 exit 540.
11.6518.75 
 
  Bus. US 87 south (Main Street) – San Antonio		West end of US 87 Bus. overlap
12.319.8 
 
  
 
  Bus. US 87 north (Main Street) to I-10 west – Fredericksburg		East end of US 87 Bus. overlap
Bergheim22.536.2  
  FM 3351 to I-10 – Kendalia, Fair Oaks Ranch
Comal​25.440.9 
  PR 31 north – Guadalupe River State Park
Bulverde32.7552.71  US 281 – Johnson City, San AntonioInterchange
​37.1559.79 
  
  FM 3159 east to FM 311 – Startzville, Canyon Lake
Canyon Lake38.562.0 
  FM 311 north – Startzville, Smithson Valley
​41.166.1 
  FM 3009 south (Natural Bridge Caverns Road) – Garden Ridge, Schertz
New Braunfels47.576.4  RM 2722Interchange
49.579.7 
  FM 1863 south
50.981.9 
 
  
  
 
  Bus. SH 46 east / Loop 337 south to I-35 south – New Braunfels		Interchange; west end of Loop 337 overlap
53.686.3River Road, Rock StreetInterchange
53.6786.37Ranch Parkway, Gruene RoadInterchange; no westbound entrance
56.090.1  I-35 BL – Austin, San Antonio
56.2590.53  I-35 – Austin, San AntonioI-35 exit 189; east end of Loop 337 overlap.
56.4590.85 
   FM 1101 north – Zorn		Access to New Braunfels Surgery Center
GuadalupeClear Springs59.095.0 
   FM 758 east – New Braunfels Municipal Airport
Seguin66.2106.5  FM 78 – Lake McQueeneyInterchange
66.5107.0   I-10 / SH 130 – Houston, San AntonioI-10 exit 607.
67.15108.07  US 90 (Kingsbury Street) – Seguin, San Antonio
67.55108.71 
  US 90 Alt. (Court Street) – Seguin, Gonzales
69.9112.5  
  
 
  FM 725 to US 90 / Bus. SH 123 – Seguin
70.5113.5  FM 467 – Seguin, Olmos
​71.8115.6  
 
  SH 123 / Bus. SH 123 north – Stockdale		Eastern terminus of SH 46
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

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New Braunfels business route

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Business State Highway 46
LocationNew Braunfels
Length3.376 mi[15] (5.433 km)
ExistedJune 21, 1990[15]–present

Business State Highway 46-C (Bus SH. 46-C) is a business route of SH 46 located in New Braunfels. The highway was designated on June 21, 1990, with the mileage being transferred from Loop 453.[16]

The highway begins at an interchange with SH 46/Loop 337 and runs in a southward direction along Walnut Avenue. Bus. SH 46-C turns towards the east after turning left onto Landa Street. Just outside of downtown, the highway merges onto Seguin Avenue and runs through the central business district of New Braunfels. Near the Comal County Courthouse, Bus. SH 46-C runs along a traffic circle, known locally as Main Plaza, where the highway intersects San Antonio Street. Bus. SH 46-C continues to run southeast along Seguin Street before ending at an intersection with BL I-35/FM 725.

Junction list

The entire route is in New Braunfels, Comal County.

mi[17]kmDestinationsNotes
0.00.0   
  SH 46 / Loop 337 to I-35 – Boerne		Interchange
2.23.5San Antonio StreetTraffic circle
3.35.3  
  I-35 BL (Elliot Knox Boulevard) / FM 725 south (Seguin Street) – San Marcos, San Antonio
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "State Highway No. 46". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
  2. ^ "Minutes" (PDF). publicdocs.txdot.gov. Texas Department of Transportation. October 20, 1919. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 24, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  3. ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "U.S. Highway No. 81". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved February 13, 2008.
  4. ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Business Interstate Highway No. 35-H". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved February 13, 2008.
  5. ^ "Minutes" (PDF). publicdocs.txdot.gov. Texas Department of Transportation. July 16, 1928. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 23, 2018. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  6. ^ "Minutes" (PDF). publicdocs.txdot.gov. Texas Department of Transportation. July 15, 1935. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 20, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  7. ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "State Highway Loop No. 453". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved February 13, 2008.
  8. ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Business State Highway No. 46-C". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved February 13, 2008.
  9. ^ "Minutes" (PDF). publicdocs.txdot.gov. Texas Department of Transportation. October 27, 1960. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 3, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  10. ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Farm to Market Road No. 25". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved February 13, 2008.
  11. ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Farm to Market Road No. 475". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved February 13, 2008.
  12. ^ "overview map of State Highway 46" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved February 13, 2008.
  13. ^ Overview Map of State Highway 46 Distances Between Intersections (Map). Google Maps.
  14. ^ "Official MapQuest - Maps, Driving Directions, Live Traffic".
  15. ^ a b Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Business State Highway No. 46-C". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  16. ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "State Highway Loop No. 453". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  17. ^ "Overview Map of Bus. SH 46-C" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
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