US Bridges

I235 K96 Front RD over Little Arkansas Riv Drn

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.58 MI E K96 · Structure no. 999923500871031

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I235 K96 Front RD over Little Arkansas Riv Drn is a concrete culvert carrying I235 K96 Front RD over Little Arkansas Riv Drn in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 years old, older 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 24,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,834 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 353 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI235 K96 Front RD
CrossesLittle Arkansas Riv Drn
Location0.58 MI E K96
RouteInterstate 235
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75722, -97.36139
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width353 ft (107.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,450 (2023)
Projected traffic29,834 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I235 K96 Front RD over Little Arkansas Riv Drn built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I235 K96 Front RD over Little Arkansas Riv Drn 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 I235 K96 Front RD over Little Arkansas Riv Drn carry?

About 24,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I235 K96 Front RD over Little Arkansas Riv Drn?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 353 ft wide.

Who owns I235 K96 Front RD over Little Arkansas Riv Drn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.