US Bridges

SE Rice Rd. over Shunganunga Cr.

FairPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 153.92M N. of 2nd & Rice. · Structure no. 42795089529E15A

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
635
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Rice Rd. over Shunganunga Cr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Rice Rd. over Shunganunga Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 635 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,007 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Rice Rd.
CrossesShunganunga Cr.
Location153.92M N. of 2nd & Rice.
RouteCity Street 5293
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05324, -95.62254
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic635 (2017)
Projected traffic1,007 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Rice Rd. over Shunganunga Cr. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Rice Rd. over Shunganunga Cr. 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 SE Rice Rd. over Shunganunga Cr. carry?

About 635 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE Rice Rd. over Shunganunga Cr.?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SE Rice Rd. over Shunganunga Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.