US Bridges

Co. Rd. E0540 over Cimarron Tp under

Good

Payne County, Oklahoma · 5 Mis NE JCT US 177 · Structure no. 185410000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Co. Rd. E0540 over Cimarron Tp under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. E0540 over Cimarron Tp under in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. E0540
CrossesCimarron Tp under
Location5 Mis NE JCT US 177
RouteCounty Highway E0540
Coordinates36.23189, -96.97645
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Co. Rd. E0540 over Cimarron Tp under built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. E0540 over Cimarron Tp 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 Co. Rd. E0540 over Cimarron Tp under carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. E0540 over Cimarron Tp under?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. E0540 over Cimarron Tp under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.