US Bridges

Junction RD over Shanghi Creek

PoorPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.5E of Wauneta · Structure no. 000100923206960

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Junction RD over Shanghi Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Junction RD over Shanghi Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJunction RD
CrossesShanghi Creek
Location1.0N 0.5E of Wauneta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.12757, -96.37488
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating4.6 US tons
Inventory rating2.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$420,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Junction RD over Shanghi Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Junction RD over Shanghi Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Junction RD over Shanghi Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Junction RD over Shanghi Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Junction RD over Shanghi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.