US Bridges

K-96 HWY over BNSF

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · K-96 HWY · Structure no. 999909600878561

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,356
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY over BNSF is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-96 HWY over BNSF in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,356 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,465 by 2044. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesK-96 HWY
CrossesBNSF
LocationK-96 HWY
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75833, -97.32667
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,356 (2020)
Projected traffic46,465 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was K-96 HWY over BNSF built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-96 HWY over BNSF 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does K-96 HWY over BNSF carry?

About 28,356 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is K-96 HWY over BNSF?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY over BNSF?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.