US Bridges

SW Burlingame over S. Shunganunga Cr.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 93.85M N. of 45th & Burli · Structure no. 427950895391N6B

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,620
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Burlingame over S. Shunganunga Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW Burlingame over S. Shunganunga Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 10,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,449 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSW Burlingame
CrossesS. Shunganunga Cr.
Location93.85M N. of 45th & Burli
RouteCity Street 5391
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98669, -95.70776
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,620 (2017)
Projected traffic14,449 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SW Burlingame over S. Shunganunga Cr. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Burlingame over S. 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 SW Burlingame over S. Shunganunga Cr. carry?

About 10,620 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW Burlingame over S. Shunganunga Cr.?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SW Burlingame over S. Shunganunga Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.