US Bridges

Rs 616 268 over Trib. of S. Br. Shunga

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.2S 53rd St. · Structure no. 000000000890268

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,775
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 616 268 over Trib. of S. Br. Shunga is a steel culvert carrying Rs 616 268 over Trib. of S. Br. Shunga in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,775 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 616 268
CrossesTrib. of S. Br. Shunga
Location0.2S 53rd St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97353, -95.71442
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,775 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 616 268 over Trib. of S. Br. Shunga built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 616 268 over Trib. of S. Br. Shunga in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 616 268 over Trib. of S. Br. Shunga carry?

About 3,775 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 616 268 over Trib. of S. Br. Shunga?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 616 268 over Trib. of S. Br. Shunga?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.