US Bridges

K96 HWY EB over Arkansas River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.57 MI E West ST · Structure no. 999909600873161

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,106 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K96 HWY EB over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K96 HWY EB 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 1,106 ft (337 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK96 HWY EB
CrossesArkansas River
Location0.57 MI E West ST
RouteState Highway 96
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75361, -97.38028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,106 ft (337 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2023)
Projected traffic23,110 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is K96 HWY EB 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 EB over Arkansas River carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K96 HWY EB over Arkansas River?

The structure is 1,106 ft (337 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY EB over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.