US Bridges

K96 HWY EB over URB6351 Meridan Ave

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.12 MI E West ST · Structure no. 999909600873271

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

About this bridge

K96 HWY EB over URB6351 Meridan Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K96 HWY EB over URB6351 Meridan Ave 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,110 by 2044. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK96 HWY EB
CrossesURB6351 Meridan Ave
Location1.12 MI E West ST
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75583, -97.37028
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 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 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 URB6351 Meridan Ave built?

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

What condition is K96 HWY EB over URB6351 Meridan Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does K96 HWY EB over URB6351 Meridan Ave carry?

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

How long is K96 HWY EB over URB6351 Meridan Ave?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns K96 HWY EB over URB6351 Meridan Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.