US Bridges

Norfolk RD.(N3530) over Cimarron River

Fair

Payne County, Oklahoma · Norfolk RD\19th ST .6S · Structure no. 220940000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
800 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norfolk RD.(N3530) over Cimarron River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norfolk RD.(N3530) over Cimarron River in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNorfolk RD.(N3530)
CrossesCimarron River
LocationNorfolk RD\19th ST .6S
RouteCounty Highway 6022
CountyPayne County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.09203, -96.71387
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length800 ft (243.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norfolk RD.(N3530) over Cimarron River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norfolk RD.(N3530) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Norfolk RD.(N3530) over Cimarron River carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Norfolk RD.(N3530) over Cimarron River?

The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Norfolk RD.(N3530) over Cimarron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.