US Bridges

NB235 to WB 96 Rp over Arkansas River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.61 MI E West ST · Structure no. 999909600873281

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
515 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,816
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB235 to WB 96 Rp over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB235 to WB 96 Rp over Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,816 vehicles a day. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNB235 to WB 96 Rp
CrossesArkansas River
Location0.61 MI E West ST
RouteState Highway 60
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75528, -97.37833
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,816 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 NB235 to WB 96 Rp over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB235 to WB 96 Rp over Arkansas River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NB235 to WB 96 Rp over Arkansas River carry?

About 2,816 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NB235 to WB 96 Rp over Arkansas River?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NB235 to WB 96 Rp over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.