US Bridges

D0553 over Cimarron River

Fair

Major County, Oklahoma · .5W 2.S 3W of Ames · Structure no. 198370000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,124 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D0553 over Cimarron River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying D0553 over Cimarron River in Major County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2042. The structure is 1,124 ft (342.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesD0553
CrossesCimarron River
Location.5W 2.S 3W of Ames
RouteCounty Highway D0553
CountyMajor County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.21829, -98.25483
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,124 ft (342.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic560 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D0553 over Cimarron River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is D0553 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does D0553 over Cimarron River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is D0553 over Cimarron River?

The structure is 1,124 ft (342.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns D0553 over Cimarron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.