US Bridges

Winding Road over Trib. San Joaquin River

Fair

Fresno County, California · 08S03-2.74 · Structure no. 051552000001013

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Winding Road over Trib. San Joaquin River is a concrete slab carrying Winding Road over Trib. San Joaquin River in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 57 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWinding Road
CrossesTrib. San Joaquin River
Location08S03-2.74
RouteFederal Lands Road 8S00
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.2227, -119.3406
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winding Road over Trib. San Joaquin River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Winding Road over Trib. San Joaquin 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Winding Road over Trib. San Joaquin River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Winding Road over Trib. San Joaquin River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Winding Road over Trib. San Joaquin River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.