US Bridges

K-96 HWY EB over Sand Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 1.12 MI SE K-17 · Structure no. 999909600780961

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,499
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY EB over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-96 HWY EB over Sand Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,499 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,442 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-96 HWY EB
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.12 MI SE K-17
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96472, -97.92278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,499 (2023)
Projected traffic4,442 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 K-96 HWY EB over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-96 HWY EB over Sand 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 Sand Creek carry?

About 3,499 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is K-96 HWY EB over Sand Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY EB over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.