US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 0961 over Trib. Little Soldier Crk

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 150.3 & M.5 in Tribal Pk · Structure no. 0000B04862TB602

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 0961 over Trib. Little Soldier Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 14 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
Location150.3 & M.5 in Tribal Pk
RouteFederal Lands Road 961
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32181, -95.80263
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
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 December 2023.

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

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).

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

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.