US Bridges

SW 29th St. over Shunganunga Tribute

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 69.25M E. of SW 29th & Li · Structure no. 42795089545J1AB

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,610
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 29th St. over Shunganunga Tribute is a concrete culvert carrying SW 29th St. over Shunganunga Tribute in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 13,610 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,810 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 29th St.
CrossesShunganunga Tribute
Location69.25M E. of SW 29th & Li
RouteCity Street 5450
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01455, -95.76841
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,610 (2017)
Projected traffic15,810 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 29th St. over Shunganunga Tribute built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 29th St. over Shunganunga Tribute 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 St. over Shunganunga Tribute carry?

About 13,610 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SW 29th St. over Shunganunga Tribute?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SW 29th St. over Shunganunga Tribute?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.