US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 0915 over Trib Little Soldier Crk

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · N Rd. 0.3 Mi. N of 150 RD · Structure no. 0000B04862TB139

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 0915 over Trib Little Soldier Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 0915 over Trib Little Soldier Crk in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 0915
CrossesTrib Little Soldier Crk
LocationN Rd. 0.3 Mi. N of 150 RD
RouteFederal Lands Road 915
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32269, -95.79339
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
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 0915 over Trib Little Soldier Crk built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 0915 over Trib Little Soldier Crk 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 0915 over Trib Little Soldier Crk carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 0915 over Trib Little Soldier Crk?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 0915 over Trib Little Soldier Crk?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.