US Bridges

C-5551 Rs 2076 over S. Br. Ofshunga Ck.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 600N of University Dr. · Structure no. 000000000890625

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,340
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-5551 Rs 2076 over S. Br. Ofshunga Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying C-5551 Rs 2076 over S. Br. Ofshunga Ck. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 9,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC-5551 Rs 2076
CrossesS. Br. Ofshunga Ck.
Location600N of University Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 2076
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95456, -95.68731
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,340 (2020)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 C-5551 Rs 2076 over S. Br. Ofshunga Ck. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-5551 Rs 2076 over S. Br. Ofshunga Ck. 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 C-5551 Rs 2076 over S. Br. Ofshunga Ck. carry?

About 9,340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-5551 Rs 2076 over S. Br. Ofshunga Ck.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns C-5551 Rs 2076 over S. Br. Ofshunga Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.