Winding Road over N.Fork Kings River
FairFresno County, California · 11S12-23.6 · Structure no. 051552000001048
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Winding Road over N.Fork Kings River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winding Road over N.Fork Kings River in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winding Road over N.Fork Kings River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Winding Road over N.Fork Kings River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Winding Road over N.Fork Kings River carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Winding Road over N.Fork Kings River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Winding Road over N.Fork Kings River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.