Winding Road over American River
FairPosted for loadEl Dorado County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 050356000001025
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Winding Road over American River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winding Road over American River in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winding Road over American River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Winding Road over American 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 2024.
How much traffic does Winding Road over American River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Winding Road over American River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Winding Road over American River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.