K96 HWY EB
Carrying K96 HWY EB over I235 & RAMP 3(I235 SB)
0.94 MI E WEST ST, Sedgwick, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: K96 HWY EB
The K96 HWY EB bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries K96 HWY EB over I235 & RAMP 3(I235 SB). It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 15,511 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How K96 HWY EB compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1980
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,511 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999909600873231
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether K96 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 K96 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 K96 HWY EB?
K96 HWY EB in Sedgwick, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is K96 HWY EB inspected?
K96 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 15,511 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. K96 HWY EB is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for K96 HWY EB?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for K96 HWY EB.
Who is responsible for maintaining K96 HWY EB?
Ownership is not specified for K96 HWY EB in the NBI.
How old is K96 HWY EB and does age affect safety?
K96 HWY EB was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.
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.
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