K-96 HWY EB over Gar Creek
GoodReno County, Kansas · 4.01 MI W of Sg CO Line · Structure no. 999909600780921
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,746
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-96 HWY EB over Gar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-96 HWY EB over Gar Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,746 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,739 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 K-96 HWY EB over Gar Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-96 HWY EB over Gar Creek 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 K-96 HWY EB over Gar Creek carry?
About 5,746 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is K-96 HWY EB over Gar Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K-96 HWY EB over Gar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.