US Bridges

K-96 HWY EB over I-35 (kta)

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · K-96 over I-35 (kta) · Structure no. 999909600874261

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY EB over I-35 (kta) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-96 HWY EB over I-35 (kta) 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 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesK-96 HWY EB
CrossesI-35 (kta)
LocationK-96 over I-35 (kta)
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68389, -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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2023)
Projected traffic12,573 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 EB over I-35 (kta) built?

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

What condition is K-96 HWY EB over I-35 (kta) 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 I-35 (kta) carry?

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

How long is K-96 HWY EB over I-35 (kta)?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY EB over I-35 (kta)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.