I470 HWY El-Wl over Shunganunga-Drainage
GoodShawnee County, Kansas · 0.18 MI E Gage Blvd · Structure no. 999947000891881
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I470 HWY El-Wl over Shunganunga-Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying I470 HWY El-Wl over Shunganunga-Drainage in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 69 years old, older 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 19,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,471 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 327 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I470 HWY El-Wl over Shunganunga-Drainage built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I470 HWY El-Wl over Shunganunga-Drainage 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 El-Wl over Shunganunga-Drainage carry?
About 19,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I470 HWY El-Wl over Shunganunga-Drainage?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 327 ft wide.
Who owns I470 HWY El-Wl over Shunganunga-Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.