US Bridges

Winding Road over Kaiser Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06S02-21.4 · Structure no. 051552000001039

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Winding Road over Kaiser Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winding Road over Kaiser Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWinding Road
CrossesKaiser Creek
Location06S02-21.4
RouteFederal Lands Road 6S00
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.35865, -119.24125
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Kaiser Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winding Road over Kaiser Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Winding Road over Kaiser Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Winding Road over Kaiser Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Winding Road over Kaiser Creek?

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