US Bridges

SW 29th over S. Shunganunga Cr.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 59.44M W. of 29th & Rand · Structure no. 427950895450K6A

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,755
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 29th over S. Shunganunga Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 29th over S. Shunganunga Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 16,755 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,833 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 29th
CrossesS. Shunganunga Cr.
Location59.44M W. of 29th & Rand
RouteCity Street 5450
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01503, -95.71236
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,755 (2017)
Projected traffic21,833 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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 29th over S. Shunganunga Cr. built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 29th 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 29th over S. Shunganunga Cr. carry?

About 16,755 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SW 29th over S. Shunganunga Cr.?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SW 29th over S. Shunganunga Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.