US Bridges

K-96 HWY WB over W Branch Four Mile CR

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 8.35 MI SE of I-135 on 96 · Structure no. 999909600874151

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY WB over W Branch Four Mile CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-96 HWY WB over W Branch Four Mile CR 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 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesK-96 HWY WB
CrossesW Branch Four Mile CR
Location8.35 MI SE of I-135 on 96
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71667, -97.19944
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 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
CrossesWaterway
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 W Branch Four Mile CR built?

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

What condition is K-96 HWY WB over W Branch Four Mile CR 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 W Branch Four Mile CR carry?

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

How long is K-96 HWY WB over W Branch Four Mile CR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY WB over W Branch Four Mile CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.