Activate backup shipping rates through API?

Is there a way to activate backup shipping rates through the rest or graphql api?

https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/shipping/setting-up-and-managing-your-shipping/backup-shipping-rates#activate-backup-shipping-rates

@andrewgleason did you ever figure this out? curious about this as well. Additionally, do you know a way to see if a store has backup shipping rates enabled via the API?