US Bridges

SW 57th St. over S. Shunganunga Cr.

Poor

Shawnee County, Kansas · 180.77M W. of SW57th & We · Structure no. 427950895630Q7A

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,245
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 57th St. over S. Shunganunga Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SW 57th St. over S. Shunganunga Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,245 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,090 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 57th St.
CrossesS. Shunganunga Cr.
Location180.77M W. of SW57th & We
RouteCity Street 5630
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96423, -95.70198
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,245 (2017)
Projected traffic6,090 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 57th St. over S. Shunganunga Cr. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 57th St. over S. Shunganunga Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SW 57th St. over S. Shunganunga Cr. carry?

About 6,245 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 57th St. over S. Shunganunga Cr.?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns SW 57th St. over S. Shunganunga Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.