US Bridges

Cedar Grove Road ( over Lewis Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · Kings Canyon Hwy. MP 27.2 · Structure no. 8580001P0000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2013 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Cedar Grove Road ( over Lewis Creek is a concrete frame carrying Cedar Grove Road ( over Lewis Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1956, 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Grove Road (
CrossesLewis Creek
LocationKings Canyon Hwy. MP 27.2
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.80058, -118.69468
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2013)
Projected traffic334 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Grove Road ( over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Grove Road ( over Lewis 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Grove Road ( over Lewis Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Grove Road ( over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Grove Road ( over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.