FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

K-96 HWY EB

Carrying K-96 HWY EB over ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE

1.39 MI E RENO COLN, Sedgwick, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: K-96 HWY EB

The K-96 HWY EB bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries K-96 HWY EB over ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 25.2 meters (83 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How K-96 HWY EB compares

▼ 13.7
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Kansas bridges
1,312
Bridges in Sedgwick · 35 in Poor condition
K-96 HWY EB 15.4 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
32.2
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
8.2
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
15.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Last Reconstructed
1997
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
25.2 m (83 ft)
Deck Width
14.9 m (49 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999909600871881

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether K-96 HWY EB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare K-96 HWY EB against other structures in Sedgwick and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for K-96 HWY EB?

K-96 HWY EB in Sedgwick, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is K-96 HWY EB inspected?

K-96 HWY EB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. K-96 HWY EB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for K-96 HWY EB?

K-96 HWY EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining K-96 HWY EB?

K-96 HWY EB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is K-96 HWY EB and does age affect safety?

K-96 HWY EB was built in 1962, making it 64 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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