US Bridges

K-96WB to I-135SB over I-135 HWY

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Sjct I-135/K-96 · Structure no. 999909600873891

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,820
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96WB to I-135SB over I-135 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-96WB to I-135SB over I-135 HWY in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 16,820 vehicles a day. The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-96WB to I-135SB
CrossesI-135 HWY
LocationSjct I-135/K-96
RouteState Highway 96
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74389, -97.31889
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,820 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 K-96WB to I-135SB over I-135 HWY built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-96WB to I-135SB over I-135 HWY 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 K-96WB to I-135SB over I-135 HWY carry?

About 16,820 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is K-96WB to I-135SB over I-135 HWY?

The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns K-96WB to I-135SB over I-135 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.