US Bridges

K-96 HWY WB over 21st Street North

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · K-96 over 21st ST N · Structure no. 999909600874131

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY WB over 21st Street North is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-96 HWY WB over 21st Street North in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,088 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesK-96 HWY WB
Crosses21st Street North
LocationK-96 over 21st ST N
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72306, -97.19917
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 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 traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic17,088 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 21st Street North built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-96 HWY WB over 21st Street North 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 21st Street North carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K-96 HWY WB over 21st Street North?

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 21st Street North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.