US Bridges

SW Huntoon over Wanamaker Channel

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 54.25M E. of Huntoon & Wa · Structure no. 427950895350F1D

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,555
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Huntoon over Wanamaker Channel is a concrete culvert carrying SW Huntoon over Wanamaker Channel in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 14,555 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,765 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Huntoon
CrossesWanamaker Channel
Location54.25M E. of Huntoon & Wa
RouteCity Street 5350
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04359, -95.76111
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,555 (2017)
Projected traffic17,765 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Huntoon over Wanamaker Channel built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Huntoon over Wanamaker Channel 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 SW Huntoon over Wanamaker Channel carry?

About 14,555 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SW Huntoon over Wanamaker Channel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SW Huntoon over Wanamaker Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.