K96 HWY WB over Arkansas River
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · 0.56 MI E West ST · Structure no. 999909600873151
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,096 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K96 HWY WB over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K96 HWY WB over Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,110 by 2044. The structure is 1,096 ft (334 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K96 HWY WB over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is K96 HWY WB over Arkansas River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does K96 HWY WB over Arkansas River carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is K96 HWY WB over Arkansas River?
The structure is 1,096 ft (334 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns K96 HWY WB over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.