US Bridges

S.H. 51 over Cimarron River

Fair

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma · 2.60E Blaine C/L · Structure no. 269040000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,182 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over Cimarron River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 over Cimarron River in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2042. The structure is 1,182 ft (360.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesCimarron River
Location2.60E Blaine C/L
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates36.11253, -98.15902
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,182 ft (360.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 over Cimarron River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 51 over Cimarron 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 51 over Cimarron River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 over Cimarron River?

The structure is 1,182 ft (360.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 over Cimarron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.