US Bridges

U.S. 287 over Cimarron Valley RR under

Fair

Cimarron County, Oklahoma · .17N of U.S. 56 · Structure no. 293770000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 287 over Cimarron Valley RR under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 287 over Cimarron Valley RR under in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesU.S. 287
CrossesCimarron Valley RR under
Location.17N of U.S. 56
RouteU.S. Route 287
Coordinates36.72806, -102.48389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$225,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 287 over Cimarron Valley RR under built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 287 over Cimarron Valley RR under 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 U.S. 287 over Cimarron Valley RR under carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 287 over Cimarron Valley RR under?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 287 over Cimarron Valley RR under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.