Winding Road over Bear Creek
PoorFresno County, California · 11S40-25.2 · Structure no. 051552000001050
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Winding Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Winding Road over Bear Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 78 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 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winding Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Winding Road over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Winding Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Winding Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.