US Bridges

K-96 HWY EB over Arkansas River Drainage

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.39 MI E Reno Coln · Structure no. 999909600871881

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,643
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY EB over Arkansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-96 HWY EB over Arkansas River Drainage in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 5,643 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesK-96 HWY EB
CrossesArkansas River Drainage
Location1.39 MI E Reno Coln
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.87583, -97.67667
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,643 (2023)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Arkansas River Drainage built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is K-96 HWY EB over Arkansas River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does K-96 HWY EB over Arkansas River Drainage carry?

About 5,643 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K-96 HWY EB over Arkansas River Drainage?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY EB over Arkansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.