K-96 HWY SL EB
Carrying K-96 HWY SL EB over HYDRAULIC ST
K-96 EB OVER HYDRAULIC, Sedgwick, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: K-96 HWY SL EB
The K-96 HWY SL EB bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries K-96 HWY SL EB 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 86.1 meters (282 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,320 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 52.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How K-96 HWY SL 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1992
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 86.1 m (282 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,320 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999909600873921
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether K-96 HWY SL 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 SL 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 SL EB?
K-96 HWY SL EB in Sedgwick, Kansas has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is K-96 HWY SL EB inspected?
K-96 HWY SL 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 16,320 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 SL 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 SL EB?
K-96 HWY SL EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining K-96 HWY SL EB?
K-96 HWY SL EB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is K-96 HWY SL EB and does age affect safety?
K-96 HWY SL EB 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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