US Bridges

SW 37th over S. Shunganunga Cr.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · SW 37th & I-470. · Structure no. 427950895351M6A

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,680
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 37th over S. Shunganunga Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SW 37th over S. Shunganunga Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,188 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 37th
CrossesS. Shunganunga Cr.
LocationSW 37th & I-470.
RouteCity Street 5351
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00055, -95.71206
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,680 (2017)
Projected traffic7,188 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 37th over S. Shunganunga Cr. built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 37th over S. 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 SW 37th over S. Shunganunga Cr. carry?

About 3,680 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW 37th over S. Shunganunga Cr.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SW 37th over S. Shunganunga Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.