US Bridges

US-75 HWY over Shunganunga CR Trib

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 8.56 MI N Osage Coln · Structure no. 999907500892411

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,212
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-75 HWY over Shunganunga CR Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US-75 HWY over Shunganunga CR Trib in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 289 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-75 HWY
CrossesShunganunga CR Trib
Location8.56 MI N Osage Coln
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98667, -95.70306
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width289 ft (88.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 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 Shunganunga CR Trib built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-75 HWY over Shunganunga CR Trib 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 Shunganunga CR Trib carry?

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

How long is US-75 HWY over Shunganunga CR Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 289 ft wide.

Who owns US-75 HWY over Shunganunga CR Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.