45th Street over K96 HWY EB - WB
PoorSedgwick County, Kansas · JCT K96/45th ST · Structure no. 999909600872791
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 306 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,362
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
45th Street over K96 HWY EB - WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 45th Street over K96 HWY EB - WB 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,362 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,440 by 2044. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 45th Street over K96 HWY EB - WB built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is 45th Street over K96 HWY EB - WB in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does 45th Street over K96 HWY EB - WB carry?
About 3,362 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is 45th Street over K96 HWY EB - WB?
The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 45th Street over K96 HWY EB - WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.