US Bridges

K-96 HWY EB over Red Rock Road / RS631

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 3.84 MI SE K-17 · Structure no. 999909600780971

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,242
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY EB over Red Rock Road / RS631 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-96 HWY EB over Red Rock Road / RS631 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 3,242 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,198 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-96 HWY EB
CrossesRed Rock Road / RS631
Location3.84 MI SE K-17
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94083, -97.88139
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,242 (2023)
Projected traffic4,198 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Red Rock Road / RS631 built?

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

What condition is K-96 HWY EB over Red Rock Road / RS631 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 Red Rock Road / RS631 carry?

About 3,242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is K-96 HWY EB over Red Rock Road / RS631?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY EB over Red Rock Road / RS631?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.