US Bridges

K-96 HWY WB over Rock Road ST

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · K-96 over Rock Road WB · Structure no. 999909600874081

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,291
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY WB over Rock Road ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-96 HWY WB over Rock Road ST 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 20,291 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,748 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesK-96 HWY WB
CrossesRock Road ST
LocationK-96 over Rock Road WB
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74444, -97.24444
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,291 (2023)
Projected traffic30,748 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Rock Road ST built?

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

What condition is K-96 HWY WB over Rock Road ST 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 K-96 HWY WB over Rock Road ST carry?

About 20,291 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is K-96 HWY WB over Rock Road ST?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY WB over Rock Road ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.