US Bridges

R Road over Cimarron River

Good

Grant County, Kansas · 7.0E 11.0S of Ulysses · Structure no. 000000000340010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
495 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R Road over Cimarron River is a concrete continuous slab carrying R Road over Cimarron River in Grant County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2041. The structure is 495 ft (150.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesR Road
CrossesCimarron River
Location7.0E 11.0S of Ulysses
RouteCounty Highway 931
StateKansas
Coordinates37.41565, -101.21659
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length495 ft (150.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic715 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 R Road over Cimarron River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is R Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does R Road over Cimarron River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is R Road over Cimarron River?

The structure is 495 ft (150.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns R Road over Cimarron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.