US Bridges

I470 HWY WB over 37th S Br Shunganun

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.95 MI E Fairlawn · Structure no. 999947000891711

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I470 HWY WB over 37th S Br Shunganun is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I470 HWY WB over 37th S Br Shunganun in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 36 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,611 by 2044. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI470 HWY WB
Crosses37th S Br Shunganun
Location1.95 MI E Fairlawn
RouteInterstate 470
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00056, -95.71194
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2023)
Projected traffic19,611 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I470 HWY WB over 37th S Br Shunganun built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I470 HWY WB over 37th S Br Shunganun 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 I470 HWY WB over 37th S Br Shunganun carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I470 HWY WB over 37th S Br Shunganun?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I470 HWY WB over 37th S Br Shunganun?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.