US Bridges

SE 4th St. over Shunganunga Cr.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 404.176M E. of SE 4th & B · Structure no. 42795089531F12C

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,505
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 4th St. over Shunganunga Cr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 4th St. over Shunganunga Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 2,505 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,955 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 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 4th St.
CrossesShunganunga Cr.
Location404.176M E. of SE 4th & B
RouteCity Street 5310
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05009, -95.65513
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,505 (2017)
Projected traffic2,955 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 4th St. over Shunganunga Cr. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SE 4th St. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SE 4th St. over Shunganunga Cr. carry?

About 2,505 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE 4th St. over Shunganunga Cr.?

The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SE 4th St. over Shunganunga Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.