US Bridges

22 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv.

GoodPosted for load

Grant County, Kansas · 9.0W 10.0S of Ulysses · Structure no. 000340361006540

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 22 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv. in Grant County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries22 Road
CrossesNorth Fork Cimarron Riv.
Location9.0W 10.0S of Ulysses
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrant County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43186, -101.52597
Functional classRural Minor 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 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 22 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv. 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 22 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 22 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv.?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 22 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.