US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 920 over Big Soldier Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · 1.0KM S of I & 126 · Structure no. 00000000000B246

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
356 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 920 over Big Soldier Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 920 over Big Soldier Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 920
CrossesBig Soldier Creek
Location1.0KM S of I & 126
RouteFederal Lands Road 920
StateKansas
Coordinates39.26549, -95.88669
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 920 over Big Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 920 over Big Soldier 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 IRR BIA RTE 920 over Big Soldier Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 920 over Big Soldier Creek?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 920 over Big Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.