US Bridges

K96 HWY over Devils Ditch

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 6.81 MI SE K17 · Structure no. 999909600780691

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,848
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K96 HWY over Devils Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying K96 HWY over Devils Ditch in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 62 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 5,848 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,572 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 146 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK96 HWY
CrossesDevils Ditch
Location6.81 MI SE K17
RouteState Highway 96
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92194, -97.83361
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,848 (2023)
Projected traffic7,572 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 K96 HWY over Devils Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is K96 HWY over Devils Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does K96 HWY over Devils Ditch carry?

About 5,848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K96 HWY over Devils Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY over Devils Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.