IRR BIA RTE 1006 over Delaware River
PoorPosted for loadBrown County, Kansas · 0.6KM W of 130 & Foxtail · Structure no. 00000000000B104
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 1006 over Delaware River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 1006 over Delaware River in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 1006 over Delaware River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1006 over Delaware River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 1006 over Delaware River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 1006 over Delaware River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1006 over Delaware River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.