US Bridges

Winding Road over South Fork San Joaquin

Fair

Fresno County, California · 05S01-31.7 · Structure no. 051552000001030

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Winding Road over South Fork San Joaquin is a steel truss - thru carrying Winding Road over South Fork San Joaquin in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesWinding Road
CrossesSouth Fork San Joaquin
Location05S01-31.7
RouteFederal Lands Road 5S08
Coordinates37.32642, -119.01347
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 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 South Fork San Joaquin built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Winding Road over South Fork San Joaquin 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 South Fork San Joaquin carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Winding Road over South Fork San Joaquin?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Winding Road over South Fork San Joaquin?

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