K-96 HWY WB RAMP
Carrying K-96 HWY WB RAMP over HYDRAULIC ST
RP-E-N OVER HYDRAUL 96, Sedgwick, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: K-96 HWY WB RAMP
The K-96 HWY WB RAMP bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries K-96 HWY WB RAMP over HYDRAULIC ST. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 92.2 meters (303 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,123 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 86.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How K-96 HWY WB RAMP 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1992
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 92.2 m (303 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,123 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999909600873901
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether K-96 HWY WB RAMP 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 WB RAMP 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 WB RAMP?
K-96 HWY WB RAMP in Sedgwick, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is K-96 HWY WB RAMP inspected?
K-96 HWY WB RAMP'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 14,123 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 WB RAMP is currently shown as Fair 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 WB RAMP?
K-96 HWY WB RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 86.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining K-96 HWY WB RAMP?
K-96 HWY WB RAMP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is K-96 HWY WB RAMP and does age affect safety?
K-96 HWY WB RAMP was built in 1992, making it 34 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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