US Bridges

K25 HWY over Cimarron River

Fair

Grant County, Kansas · 2.57 MI N Scol · Structure no. 999902500340071

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
749 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,354
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K25 HWY over Cimarron River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K25 HWY over Cimarron River in Grant County, Kansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 1,354 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,753 by 2044. The structure is 749 ft (228.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesK25 HWY
CrossesCimarron River
Location2.57 MI N Scol
RouteState Highway 25
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42306, -101.33222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length749 ft (228.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,354 (2023)
Projected traffic1,753 by 2044
Trucks36%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K25 HWY over Cimarron River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is K25 HWY over Cimarron River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does K25 HWY over Cimarron River carry?

About 1,354 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is K25 HWY over Cimarron River?

The structure is 749 ft (228.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K25 HWY over Cimarron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.