US Bridges

K 96 HWY over Middle Fork Chisolm Crk

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Middle Fork Chisolm Crk · Structure no. 999913500878521

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K 96 HWY over Middle Fork Chisolm Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying K 96 HWY over Middle Fork Chisolm Crk 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 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 59,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,800 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesK 96 HWY
CrossesMiddle Fork Chisolm Crk
LocationMiddle Fork Chisolm Crk
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7575, -97.31944
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,400 (2020)
Projected traffic79,800 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 Chisolm Crk built?

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

What condition is K 96 HWY over Middle Fork Chisolm Crk 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 over Middle Fork Chisolm Crk carry?

About 59,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K 96 HWY over Middle Fork Chisolm Crk?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns K 96 HWY over Middle Fork Chisolm Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.