US Bridges

Cimarron Rd. over Lone Tree Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.5W 7.5S of Windom · Structure no. 000590757305380

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cimarron Rd. over Lone Tree Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cimarron Rd. over Lone Tree Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCimarron Rd.
CrossesLone Tree Creek
Location0.5W 7.5S of Windom
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.27509, -97.91987
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic49 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 Cimarron Rd. over Lone Tree Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cimarron Rd. over Lone Tree Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cimarron Rd. over Lone Tree Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cimarron Rd. over Lone Tree Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cimarron Rd. over Lone Tree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.