US Bridges

2nd Road over Cimarron River Watershed

GoodPosted for load

Morton County, Kansas · 15.0N 7.0W of Elkhart · Structure no. 000000000650050

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Road over Cimarron River Watershed is a concrete culvert carrying 2nd Road over Cimarron River Watershed in Morton County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries2nd Road
CrossesCimarron River Watershed
Location15.0N 7.0W of Elkhart
RouteCounty Highway 741
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22733, -102.02692
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 2nd Road over Cimarron River Watershed built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Road over Cimarron River Watershed 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 2nd Road over Cimarron River Watershed carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Road over Cimarron River Watershed?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Road over Cimarron River Watershed?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.