US Bridges

K-96 HWY EB over Spring Branch Trib #4

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 10.16 MI NE of I135/K96 · Structure no. 999909600874241

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY EB over Spring Branch Trib #4 is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-96 HWY EB over Spring Branch Trib #4 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,573 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesK-96 HWY EB
CrossesSpring Branch Trib #4
Location10.16 MI NE of I135/K96
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68528, -97.18556
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2023)
Projected traffic12,573 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over Spring Branch Trib #4 built?

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

What condition is K-96 HWY EB over Spring Branch Trib #4 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 EB over Spring Branch Trib #4 carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K-96 HWY EB over Spring Branch Trib #4?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY EB over Spring Branch Trib #4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.