US Bridges

M Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv.

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Kansas · 2.0E 3.0S of Ulysses · Structure no. 000000000340030

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv. is a concrete continuous slab carrying M Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv. in Grant County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesM Road
CrossesNorth Fork Cimarron Riv.
Location2.0E 3.0S of Ulysses
RouteCounty Highway 1495
CountyGrant County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53289, -101.30829
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2022)
Projected traffic260 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv. built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is M Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does M Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv. carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is M Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv.?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns M Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.