Winding Road over Dinkey Creek
PoorPosted for loadFresno County, California · 11S02-0.1 · Structure no. 051552000001052
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Winding Road over Dinkey Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Winding Road over Dinkey Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2045. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Dinkey Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Winding Road over Dinkey 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 Dinkey Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Winding Road over Dinkey Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Winding Road over Dinkey Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.