US Bridges

K 96 HWY WB over BNSF RR

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · BNSF RR · Structure no. 999913500878551

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
59,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K 96 HWY WB over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K 96 HWY WB over BNSF RR in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 59,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,800 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesK 96 HWY WB
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationBNSF RR
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76028, -97.32667
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 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
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 WB over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is K 96 HWY WB over BNSF RR 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 BNSF RR carry?

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

How long is K 96 HWY WB over BNSF RR?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns K 96 HWY WB over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.