US Bridges

RS0720 Rt West ST over K96 HWY EB WB

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT K96-WEST Street · Structure no. 999909600872891

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS0720 Rt West ST over K96 HWY EB WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS0720 Rt West ST over K96 HWY EB WB in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 797 vehicles a day, projected to reach 797 by 2044. The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesRS0720 Rt West ST
CrossesK96 HWY EB WB
LocationJCT K96-WEST Street
RouteCounty Highway 6013
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75611, -97.38972
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2023)
Projected traffic797 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 RS0720 Rt West ST over K96 HWY EB WB built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS0720 Rt West ST over K96 HWY EB WB 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 RS0720 Rt West ST over K96 HWY EB WB carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is RS0720 Rt West ST over K96 HWY EB WB?

The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RS0720 Rt West ST over K96 HWY EB WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.