US Bridges

K-96 HWY WB over Arkansas River Drainage

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.4 MI E Reno Coln · Structure no. 999909600874551

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,643
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY WB over Arkansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-96 HWY WB over Arkansas River Drainage in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-96 HWY WB
CrossesArkansas River Drainage
Location1.4 MI E Reno Coln
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.87611, -97.67667
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Arkansas River Drainage built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-96 HWY WB over Arkansas River Drainage 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 Arkansas River Drainage carry?

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

How long is K-96 HWY WB over Arkansas River Drainage?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY WB over Arkansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.