US Bridges

US-75 HWY over S Br Shunganunga CR

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 7.33 MI N Osage Coln · Structure no. 999907500892151

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,212
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-75 HWY over S Br Shunganunga CR is a concrete culvert carrying US-75 HWY over S Br Shunganunga CR in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,212 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 210 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-75 HWY
CrossesS Br Shunganunga CR
Location7.33 MI N Osage Coln
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96889, -95.70333
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating106 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width210 ft (64 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,212 (2023)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 US-75 HWY over S Br Shunganunga CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-75 HWY over S Br Shunganunga CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-75 HWY over S Br Shunganunga CR carry?

About 7,212 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-75 HWY over S Br Shunganunga CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 210 ft wide.

Who owns US-75 HWY over S Br Shunganunga CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.