US Bridges

SE 6th St. over Shunganunga Cr.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 91M W. of 6th & Branner. · Structure no. 42795089529F11B

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,565
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 6th St. over Shunganunga Cr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 6th St. over Shunganunga Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 9,565 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,125 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 6th St.
CrossesShunganunga Cr.
Location91M W. of 6th & Branner.
RouteCity Street 5290
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04875, -95.66198
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,565 (2017)
Projected traffic10,125 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 6th St. over Shunganunga Cr. built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 6th St. 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 6th St. over Shunganunga Cr. carry?

About 9,565 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE 6th St. over Shunganunga Cr.?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SE 6th St. over Shunganunga Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.