US Bridges

K-27 HWY over N F Cimarron River

Good

Morton County, Kansas · 5.4 MI N of K-51/K-27 JCT · Structure no. 999902700650121

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-27 HWY over N F Cimarron River is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-27 HWY over N F Cimarron River in Morton County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesK-27 HWY
CrossesN F Cimarron River
Location5.4 MI N of K-51/K-27 JCT
RouteState Highway 27
StateKansas
Coordinates37.21944, -101.9
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2023)
Projected traffic412 by 2044
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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 K-27 HWY over N F Cimarron River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-27 HWY over N F 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 K-27 HWY over N F Cimarron River carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is K-27 HWY over N F Cimarron River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-27 HWY over N F Cimarron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.