US Bridges

Goodell Rd. 245 over Shunganunga Creek & Sfrr

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.5E of Topeka · Structure no. 000891007304304

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
441 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodell Rd. 245 over Shunganunga Creek & Sfrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goodell Rd. 245 over Shunganunga Creek & Sfrr in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGoodell Rd. 245
CrossesShunganunga Creek & Sfrr
Location1.5E of Topeka
RouteCounty Highway 8908
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05283, -95.59004
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Goodell Rd. 245 over Shunganunga Creek & Sfrr built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodell Rd. 245 over Shunganunga Creek & Sfrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Goodell Rd. 245 over Shunganunga Creek & Sfrr carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Goodell Rd. 245 over Shunganunga Creek & Sfrr?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Goodell Rd. 245 over Shunganunga Creek & Sfrr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.