US Bridges

K96 HWY EB over Rs 1805

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 15.81 MI E Reno Coln · Structure no. 999909600872741

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
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 EB over Rs 1805 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K96 HWY EB over Rs 1805 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 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 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).

CarriesK96 HWY EB
CrossesRs 1805
Location15.81 MI E Reno Coln
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78083, -97.46056
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2023)
Projected traffic11,159 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 K96 HWY EB over Rs 1805 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is K96 HWY EB over Rs 1805 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 K96 HWY EB over Rs 1805 carry?

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K96 HWY EB over Rs 1805?

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 EB over Rs 1805?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.