US Bridges

K23 HWY over Cimarron River

Good

Meade County, Kansas · 0.80 MI N Okla State LN · Structure no. 999902300600381

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,009 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
616
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K23 HWY over Cimarron River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K23 HWY over Cimarron River in Meade County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 616 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 708 by 2044. The structure is 1,009 ft (307.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesK23 HWY
CrossesCimarron River
Location0.80 MI N Okla State LN
RouteState Highway 23
StateKansas
Coordinates37.01167, -100.49222
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,009 ft (307.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic616 (2023)
Projected traffic708 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 K23 HWY over Cimarron River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is K23 HWY over Cimarron River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does K23 HWY over Cimarron River carry?

About 616 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is K23 HWY over Cimarron River?

The structure is 1,009 ft (307.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K23 HWY over Cimarron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.