US Bridges

Winding Road over Deer Creek

Poor

Fresno County, California · 11S40-19.6 · Structure no. 051552000001049

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Winding Road over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winding Road over Deer Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 77 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 49 ft (15 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesWinding Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location11S40-19.6
RouteFederal Lands Road 11S04
Coordinates37.00991, -119.06387
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Winding Road over Deer 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 Deer Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Winding Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Winding Road over Deer Creek?

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