US Bridges

K-96 HWY WB over UP Railroad

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · K-96 WB over UPRR · Structure no. 999909600874001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
532 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY WB over UP Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-96 HWY WB over UP Railroad 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 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,434 by 2044. The structure is 532 ft (162.1 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesK-96 HWY WB
CrossesUP Railroad
LocationK-96 WB over UPRR
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74361, -97.29417
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length532 ft (162.1 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2023)
Projected traffic46,434 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 K-96 HWY WB over UP Railroad built?

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

What condition is K-96 HWY WB over UP Railroad 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 K-96 HWY WB over UP Railroad carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is K-96 HWY WB over UP Railroad?

The structure is 532 ft (162.1 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY WB over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.