US Bridges

Winding Road over Kings River

PoorPosted for load

Fresno County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051552000001028

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2016 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Winding Road over Kings River is a steel truss - thru carrying Winding Road over Kings River in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2045. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWinding Road
CrossesKings River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 11S01
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.87119, -119.13108
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2016)
Projected traffic172 by 2045
Trucks35%
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 Kings River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winding Road over Kings River 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 Road over Kings River carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Winding Road over Kings River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Winding Road over Kings River?

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