US Bridges

K-4 HWY over Shunganunga CR & RR

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.71 MI N of US40/K4 Njct · Structure no. 999900400892311

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,501
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-4 HWY over Shunganunga CR & RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-4 HWY over Shunganunga CR & RR in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 8,501 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,226 by 2044. The structure is 1,231 ft (375.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-4 HWY
CrossesShunganunga CR & RR
Location0.71 MI N of US40/K4 Njct
RouteState Highway 4
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05361, -95.60444
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,231 ft (375.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,501 (2023)
Projected traffic11,226 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K-4 HWY over Shunganunga CR & RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-4 HWY over Shunganunga CR & RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does K-4 HWY over Shunganunga CR & RR carry?

About 8,501 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K-4 HWY over Shunganunga CR & RR?

The structure is 1,231 ft (375.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-4 HWY over Shunganunga CR & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.