US Bridges

Cimarron Tp over S.H. 48 under

Good

Pawnee County, Oklahoma · 3.8 MI N Creek CO · Structure no. 187470000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Cimarron Tp over S.H. 48 under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cimarron Tp over S.H. 48 under in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,760 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCimarron Tp
CrossesS.H. 48 under
Location3.8 MI N Creek CO
CountyPawnee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.21741, -96.39255
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2022)
Projected traffic13,760 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cimarron Tp over S.H. 48 under built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cimarron Tp over S.H. 48 under 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cimarron Tp over S.H. 48 under carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Cimarron Tp over S.H. 48 under?

The structure is 189 ft (57.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Cimarron Tp over S.H. 48 under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.