Winding Road over Dinkey Creek
FairFresno County, California · 11S40-29.8 · Structure no. 051552000001051
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Winding Road over Dinkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winding Road over Dinkey Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 27 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Dinkey Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Winding Road over Dinkey 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 2022.
How much traffic does Winding Road over Dinkey Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Winding Road over Dinkey Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Winding Road over Dinkey Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.