US Bridges

S. Ks. Ave over Shunganunga Cr.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 243M N. of 21st & Ks. Ave · Structure no. 427950895461H9A

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Ks. Ave over Shunganunga Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying S. Ks. Ave over Shunganunga Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, 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 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,115 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Ks. Ave
CrossesShunganunga Cr.
Location243M N. of 21st & Ks. Ave
RouteCity Street 5461
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03196, -95.67921
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2017)
Projected traffic11,115 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Ks. Ave over Shunganunga Cr. built?

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

What condition is S. Ks. Ave over 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 S. Ks. Ave over Shunganunga Cr. carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S. Ks. Ave over Shunganunga Cr.?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns S. Ks. Ave over Shunganunga Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.