US Bridges

1342C over Beaver River

FairPosted for load

Cimarron County, Oklahoma · 1.2N of Felt · Structure no. 152100000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
1,080 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1342C over Beaver River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1342C over Beaver River in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 1,080 ft (329.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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Carries1342C
CrossesBeaver River
Location1.2N of Felt
RouteCounty Highway 1342C
CountyCimarron County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.59503, -102.78949
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,080 ft (329.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1342C over Beaver River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1342C over Beaver River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 1342C over Beaver River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1342C over Beaver River?

The structure is 1,080 ft (329.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 1342C over Beaver River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.