US Bridges

127th Street North over K-96 HWY

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · K-96 under 127th ST North · Structure no. 999909600874201

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
375 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,069
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th Street North over K-96 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 127th Street North over K-96 HWY 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 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 3,069 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,560 by 2044. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Carries127th Street North
CrossesK-96 HWY
LocationK-96 under 127th ST North
RouteCounty Highway 6079
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69556, -97.18944
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,069 (2023)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 127th Street North over K-96 HWY built?

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

What condition is 127th Street North over K-96 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 127th Street North over K-96 HWY carry?

About 3,069 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 127th Street North over K-96 HWY?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns 127th Street North over K-96 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.