US Bridges

SE Golden over Shunganunga Cr.

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Shawnee County, Kansas · 301.75M N. of SE4th & Gol · Structure no. 42795089529E13B

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
364 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,710
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Golden over Shunganunga Cr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Golden over Shunganunga Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 56 years old, older 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 3,710 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,867 by 2043. The structure is 364 ft (111 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Golden
CrossesShunganunga Cr.
Location301.75M N. of SE4th & Gol
RouteCity Street 5291
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05186, -95.64352
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (111 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,710 (2017)
Projected traffic3,867 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SE Golden over Shunganunga Cr. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SE Golden 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 SE Golden over Shunganunga Cr. carry?

About 3,710 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE Golden over Shunganunga Cr.?

The structure is 364 ft (111 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SE Golden over Shunganunga Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.