US Bridges

K-96 HWY WB over Ko Railroad

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.68 MI E Reno Coln · Structure no. 999909600874531

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
382 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,643
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY WB over Ko Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-96 HWY WB over Ko Railroad in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,643 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2044. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesK-96 HWY WB
CrossesKo Railroad
Location0.68 MI E Reno Coln
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.87444, -97.69
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,643 (2023)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 Ko Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-96 HWY WB over Ko Railroad 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 Ko Railroad carry?

About 5,643 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K-96 HWY WB over Ko Railroad?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY WB over Ko Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.