SW Topeka Blvd. over Shunganunga Creek
GoodShawnee County, Kansas · 190M N. of 21st & Topeka. · Structure no. 427950895521H9C
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,790
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Topeka Blvd. over Shunganunga Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Topeka Blvd. over Shunganunga Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 77 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 17,790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,820 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW Topeka Blvd. over Shunganunga Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is SW Topeka Blvd. over Shunganunga Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SW Topeka Blvd. over Shunganunga Creek carry?
About 17,790 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SW Topeka Blvd. over Shunganunga Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns SW Topeka Blvd. over Shunganunga Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.