US Bridges

K96 HWY EB over Hoover RD

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT K96- Hoover · Structure no. 999909600872881

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K96 HWY EB over Hoover RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying K96 HWY EB over Hoover RD 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 14,950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,135 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK96 HWY EB
CrossesHoover RD
LocationJCT K96- Hoover
RouteState Highway 96
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75944, -97.40806
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,950 (2023)
Projected traffic20,135 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 Hoover RD built?

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

What condition is K96 HWY EB over Hoover RD 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 EB over Hoover RD carry?

About 14,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K96 HWY EB over Hoover RD?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY EB over Hoover RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.