U.S. 287 over Beaver River
FairCimarron County, Oklahoma · 10.0 Mi. N. Texas Sl · Structure no. 237120000000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 800 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 287 over Beaver River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 287 over Beaver River in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 287 over Beaver River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 287 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. 287 over Beaver River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 287 over Beaver River?
The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 287 over Beaver River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.