I470 HWY WB over Shunganunga Creek
FairShawnee County, Kansas · 1.92 MI SE Wjct US75 WB · Structure no. 999947000890561
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I470 HWY WB over Shunganunga Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I470 HWY WB over Shunganunga Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 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 6 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,808 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I470 HWY WB over Shunganunga Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I470 HWY WB over Shunganunga Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I470 HWY WB over Shunganunga Creek carry?
About 15,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I470 HWY WB over Shunganunga Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns I470 HWY WB over Shunganunga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.