US Bridges

US-183 HWY over Cimarron River

Good

Clark County, Kansas · 4.39 MI N Okla State LN · Structure no. 999918300130441

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
760 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
846
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-183 HWY over Cimarron River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-183 HWY over Cimarron River in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 846 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2044. The structure is 760 ft (231.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesUS-183 HWY
CrossesCimarron River
Location4.39 MI N Okla State LN
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateKansas
Coordinates37.06333, -99.63194
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length760 ft (231.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic846 (2023)
Projected traffic954 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 US-183 HWY over Cimarron River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-183 HWY over Cimarron River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-183 HWY over Cimarron River carry?

About 846 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-183 HWY over Cimarron River?

The structure is 760 ft (231.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-183 HWY over Cimarron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.