US Bridges

K-96 HWY over Middle Fork Chisholm CR

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · _ · Structure no. 999909600878571

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,356
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY over Middle Fork Chisholm CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-96 HWY over Middle Fork Chisholm CR 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 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-96 HWY
CrossesMiddle Fork Chisholm CR
Location_
RouteState Highway 96
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75639, -97.32278
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,356 (2020)
Projected traffic46,465 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 over Middle Fork Chisholm CR built?

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

What condition is K-96 HWY over Middle Fork Chisholm CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does K-96 HWY over Middle Fork Chisholm CR carry?

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

How long is K-96 HWY over Middle Fork Chisholm CR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY over Middle Fork Chisholm CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.