US Bridges

K96 HWY EB over I235 & Ramp 3(I235 Sb)

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.94 MI E West ST · Structure no. 999909600873231

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
552 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K96 HWY EB over I235 & Ramp 3(I235 Sb) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K96 HWY EB over I235 & Ramp 3(I235 Sb) in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 552 ft (168.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK96 HWY EB
CrossesI235 & Ramp 3(I235 Sb)
Location0.94 MI E West ST
RouteState Highway 96
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75528, -97.37333
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.
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length552 ft (168.4 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2023)
Projected traffic23,110 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I235 & Ramp 3(I235 Sb) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is K96 HWY EB over I235 & Ramp 3(I235 Sb) 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 I235 & Ramp 3(I235 Sb) carry?

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

How long is K96 HWY EB over I235 & Ramp 3(I235 Sb)?

The structure is 552 ft (168.4 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY EB over I235 & Ramp 3(I235 Sb)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.