US Bridges

K-27 Highway over Cimarron River

Good

Morton County, Kansas · 8.85 MI N Ok ST Line · Structure no. 999902700650131

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,066 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-27 Highway over Cimarron River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-27 Highway over Cimarron River in Morton County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2044. The structure is 1,066 ft (325 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesK-27 Highway
CrossesCimarron River
Location8.85 MI N Ok ST Line
RouteState Highway 27
StateKansas
Coordinates37.12, -101.89722
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,066 ft (325 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2023)
Projected traffic528 by 2044
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Highway over Cimarron River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-27 Highway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does K-27 Highway over Cimarron River carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is K-27 Highway over Cimarron River?

The structure is 1,066 ft (325 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-27 Highway over Cimarron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.