US Bridges

SE 15th over Shunganunga Cr.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 48M W. of 15th & Adams. · Structure no. 42795089537H11A

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,595
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 15th over Shunganunga Cr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 15th over Shunganunga Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 54 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 8,595 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,190 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 15th
CrossesShunganunga Cr.
Location48M W. of 15th & Adams.
RouteCity Street 5370
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03686, -95.66975
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,595 (2017)
Projected traffic9,190 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 15th over Shunganunga Cr. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SE 15th 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 15th over Shunganunga Cr. carry?

About 8,595 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE 15th over Shunganunga Cr.?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SE 15th over Shunganunga Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.