US Bridges

SW Fairlawn over Shunganunga Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 227.69M N. of 29th & Fair · Structure no. 427950895301J2A

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,580
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Fairlawn over Shunganunga Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW Fairlawn over Shunganunga Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 65 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 13,580 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,599 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Fairlawn
CrossesShunganunga Creek
Location227.69M N. of 29th & Fair
RouteCity Street 5301
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.017, -95.74374
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.
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 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 rating103 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,580 (2017)
Projected traffic19,599 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Fairlawn over Shunganunga Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SW Fairlawn over Shunganunga Creek 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 Fairlawn over Shunganunga Creek carry?

About 13,580 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW Fairlawn over Shunganunga Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SW Fairlawn over Shunganunga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.