US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 903 over Dutch Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 0.5KM E of L & 134 · Structure no. 00000000000B251

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 903 over Dutch Creek is a concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 903 over Dutch Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 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 903
CrossesDutch Creek
Location0.5KM E of L & 134
RouteFederal Lands Road 903
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.28912, -95.82389
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
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 903 over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 903 over Dutch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 903 over Dutch Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 903 over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 903 over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.