US Bridges

K-96 HWY over I-135 HWY

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Sjct I-135/K-96 · Structure no. 999909600878591

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,356
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-96 HWY over I-135 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-96 HWY over I-135 HWY in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-96 HWY
CrossesI-135 HWY
LocationSjct I-135/K-96
RouteState Highway 96
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74361, -97.31889
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,356 (2020)
Projected traffic46,465 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 I-135 HWY built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-96 HWY over I-135 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does K-96 HWY over I-135 HWY carry?

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

How long is K-96 HWY over I-135 HWY?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K-96 HWY over I-135 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.