US Bridges

SW 49th ST over Trib S Shunganunga Crk

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 187.691M W. of SW49th & T · Structure no. 52795089R000O8A

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 49th ST over Trib S Shunganunga Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 49th ST over Trib S Shunganunga Crk in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 586 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 49th ST
CrossesTrib S Shunganunga Crk
Location187.691M W. of SW49th & T
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97883, -95.6905
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic586 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 49th ST over Trib S Shunganunga Crk built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 49th ST over Trib S Shunganunga Crk 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 SW 49th ST over Trib S Shunganunga Crk carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 49th ST over Trib S Shunganunga Crk?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SW 49th ST over Trib S Shunganunga Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.