US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 906 over S. Branch Soldier Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · 0.8KM E of I & 150 · Structure no. 00000000000B254

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 906 over S. Branch Soldier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 906 over S. Branch Soldier Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 906
CrossesS. Branch Soldier Creek
Location0.8KM E of I & 150
RouteFederal Lands Road 906
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31791, -95.8768
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic205 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 906 over S. Branch Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 906 over S. Branch 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 906 over S. Branch Soldier Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 906 over S. Branch Soldier Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 906 over S. Branch Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.