US Bridges

BIA IRR RTE 826 over Squaw Creek

Good

Doniphan County, Kansas · 0.8KM W of HWY 315 & 325 · Structure no. 00000000000B318

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

BIA IRR RTE 826 over Squaw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying BIA IRR RTE 826 over Squaw Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBIA IRR RTE 826
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location0.8KM W of HWY 315 & 325
RouteFederal Lands Road 826
StateKansas
Coordinates39.97807, -95.32437
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BIA IRR RTE 826 over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is BIA IRR RTE 826 over Squaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does BIA IRR RTE 826 over Squaw Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is BIA IRR RTE 826 over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns BIA IRR RTE 826 over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.