US Bridges

S.W. 49th. St. 188 over S. Br. Shunganunga Ck.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · S. Edge of Topeka · Structure no. 000890993804405

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.W. 49th. St. 188 over S. Br. Shunganunga Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.W. 49th. St. 188 over S. Br. Shunganunga Ck. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS.W. 49th. St. 188
CrossesS. Br. Shunganunga Ck.
LocationS. Edge of Topeka
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97874, -95.70992
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 S.W. 49th. St. 188 over S. Br. Shunganunga Ck. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is S.W. 49th. St. 188 over S. Br. Shunganunga 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 S.W. 49th. St. 188 over S. Br. Shunganunga Ck. carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S.W. 49th. St. 188 over S. Br. Shunganunga Ck.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S.W. 49th. St. 188 over S. Br. Shunganunga Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.