Road 2 [rs 480] over Cimarron River
GoodPosted for loadStevens County, Kansas · 11.0N 7.0W of Hugoton · Structure no. 000000000950010
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 497 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 285
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 2 [rs 480] over Cimarron River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 2 [rs 480] over Cimarron River in Stevens County, Kansas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 57 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2041. The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 2 [rs 480] over Cimarron River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Road 2 [rs 480] 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Road 2 [rs 480] over Cimarron River carry?
About 285 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Road 2 [rs 480] over Cimarron River?
The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Road 2 [rs 480] over Cimarron River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.