US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 0961 over Trib-Little Soldier Crk

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kansas · 150.6 & M.3 Rds Tribal Pk · Structure no. 0000B04862TB601

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 0961 over Trib-Little Soldier Crk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying IRR BIA RTE 0961 over Trib-Little Soldier Crk in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 0961
CrossesTrib-Little Soldier Crk
Location150.6 & M.3 Rds Tribal Pk
RouteFederal Lands Road 961
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32442, -95.80828
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 0961 over Trib-Little Soldier Crk built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 0961 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 0961 over Trib-Little Soldier Crk carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is IRR BIA RTE 0961 over Trib-Little Soldier Crk?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 0961 over Trib-Little Soldier Crk?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.