US Bridges

K-96 HWY WB over US-54 HWY

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · K-96 Ramp WB over US-54 · Structure no. 999909600874271

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

About this bridge

K-96 HWY WB over US-54 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-96 HWY WB over US-54 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 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 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-96 HWY WB
CrossesUS-54 HWY
LocationK-96 Ramp WB over US-54
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67917, -97.18528
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2023)
Projected traffic12,573 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US-54 HWY built?

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

What condition is K-96 HWY WB over US-54 HWY 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 US-54 HWY carry?

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

How long is K-96 HWY WB over US-54 HWY?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY WB over US-54 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.