K96 HWY WB over 53rd Street
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · 15.80 MI E Reno Coln · Structure no. 999909600872731
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K96 HWY WB over 53rd Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K96 HWY WB over 53rd Street in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,159 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K96 HWY WB over 53rd Street built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is K96 HWY WB over 53rd Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does K96 HWY WB over 53rd Street carry?
About 8,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is K96 HWY WB over 53rd Street?
The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K96 HWY WB over 53rd Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.