US Bridges

SE Branner over Shunganunga Cr.

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Shawnee County, Kansas · 41M N. of 6th & Branner. · Structure no. 42795089551F11A

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Branner over Shunganunga Cr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Branner over Shunganunga Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 58 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,935 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Branner
CrossesShunganunga Cr.
Location41M N. of 6th & Branner.
RouteCity Street 5511
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04943, -95.66072
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2017)
Projected traffic7,935 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Branner over Shunganunga Cr. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SE Branner 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 Branner over Shunganunga Cr. carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE Branner over Shunganunga Cr.?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SE Branner over Shunganunga Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.