Winding Dirt Road over Rancheria Creek
PoorFresno County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051552000001025
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Winding Dirt Road over Rancheria Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winding Dirt Road over Rancheria Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winding Dirt Road over Rancheria Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Winding Dirt Road over Rancheria Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Winding Dirt Road over Rancheria Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Winding Dirt Road over Rancheria Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Winding Dirt Road over Rancheria Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.