US Bridges

U.S. 287 over Cimarron River

Good

Cimarron County, Oklahoma · 14.42 Mi. N. Jct. US64 · Structure no. 213580000000000

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,011 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 287 over Cimarron River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 287 over Cimarron River in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 1,011 ft (308.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesU.S. 287
CrossesCimarron River
Location14.42 Mi. N. Jct. US64
RouteU.S. Route 287
Coordinates36.92061, -102.51983
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,011 ft (308.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$5.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 287 over Cimarron River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is U.S. 287 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 287 over Cimarron River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 287 over Cimarron River?

The structure is 1,011 ft (308.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 287 over Cimarron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.