Winding Road over Basin Creek
PoorFresno County, California · 11S12-20.3 · Structure no. 051552000001046
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Winding Road over Basin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winding Road over Basin Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 105 ft (31.9 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winding Road over Basin Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Winding Road over Basin 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 Road over Basin Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Winding Road over Basin Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Winding Road over Basin Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.