US Bridges

17 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv.

Good

Grant County, Kansas · 5.0S 5.3E of Ulysses · Structure no. 000340389306440

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv. is a concrete continuous slab carrying 17 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv. in Grant County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries17 Road
CrossesNorth Fork Cimarron Riv.
Location5.0S 5.3E of Ulysses
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50373, -101.26675
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic35 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 17 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17 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 17 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 17 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv.?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 17 Road over North Fork Cimarron Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.