US Bridges

SE 10th St. over Shunganunga Cr.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 144M W of 10th & Branner. · Structure no. 42795089533G11A

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,660
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 10th St. over Shunganunga Cr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 10th St. over Shunganunga Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 57 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 3,660 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,658 by 2043. The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 10th St.
CrossesShunganunga Cr.
Location144M W of 10th & Branner.
RouteCity Street 5330
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04418, -95.66631
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length305 ft (93.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,660 (2017)
Projected traffic7,658 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 10th St. over Shunganunga Cr. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SE 10th 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 10th St. over Shunganunga Cr. carry?

About 3,660 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SE 10th St. over Shunganunga Cr.?

The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SE 10th St. over Shunganunga Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.