US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 919 over So Branch Soldier Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 0.8KM N of J & 150 · Structure no. 00000000000B237

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 919 over So Branch Soldier Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 919 over So Branch Soldier Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 919
CrossesSo Branch Soldier Creek
Location0.8KM N of J & 150
RouteFederal Lands Road 919
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32609, -95.86809
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 IRR BIA RTE 919 over So Branch Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 919 over So Branch Soldier Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 919 over So Branch Soldier Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 919 over So Branch Soldier Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 919 over So Branch Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.