US Bridges

EB 96 to SB 235 Rp over Arkansas River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.65 MI E West ST · Structure no. 999909600873291

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,538
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB 96 to SB 235 Rp over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB 96 to SB 235 Rp 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 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 3,538 vehicles a day. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB 96 to SB 235 Rp
CrossesArkansas River
Location0.65 MI E West ST
RouteState Highway 60
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75389, -97.37806
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,538 (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 EB 96 to SB 235 Rp over Arkansas River built?

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

What condition is EB 96 to SB 235 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does EB 96 to SB 235 Rp over Arkansas River carry?

About 3,538 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is EB 96 to SB 235 Rp over Arkansas River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns EB 96 to SB 235 Rp over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.