US Bridges

SW 33rd St. over S. Shunganunga Cr.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 293.52M E. of SW 33rd & O · Structure no. 527950890000K6B

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,320
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 33rd St. over S. Shunganunga Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SW 33rd St. over S. Shunganunga Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,887 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 33rd St.
CrossesS. Shunganunga Cr.
Location293.52M E. of SW 33rd & O
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00883, -95.71339
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2019)
Projected traffic2,887 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 33rd St. over S. Shunganunga Cr. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 33rd St. over S. 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 SW 33rd St. over S. Shunganunga Cr. carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW 33rd St. over S. Shunganunga Cr.?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns SW 33rd St. over S. Shunganunga Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.