US Bridges

SW Wanamaker over Shunganunga Cr.

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Shawnee County, Kansas · 670M S. of 29th & Wanamak · Structure no. 427950895251K1B

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,006
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Wanamaker over Shunganunga Cr. is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SW Wanamaker over Shunganunga Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 48 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 10,006 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,757 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Wanamaker
CrossesShunganunga Cr.
Location670M S. of 29th & Wanamak
RouteCity Street 5251
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00847, -95.76237
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,006 (2017)
Projected traffic13,757 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 SW Wanamaker over Shunganunga Cr. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SW Wanamaker over Shunganunga Cr. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SW Wanamaker over Shunganunga Cr. carry?

About 10,006 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW Wanamaker over Shunganunga Cr.?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SW Wanamaker over Shunganunga Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.