US Bridges

19 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv.

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Kansas · 6.9W 7.0S of Ulysses · Structure no. 000340365106480

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 19 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv. in Grant County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries19 Road
CrossesNorth Fork Cimarron Riv.
Location6.9W 7.0S of Ulysses
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrant County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47522, -101.48786
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 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 traffic60 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 19 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19 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 19 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv. carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 19 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv.?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 19 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.