US Bridges

Cedar Grove Road ( over Granite Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · Kings Canyon HWY MP 33.1 · Structure no. 8580002P0000000

Built
1953
72 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 Granite Creek is a concrete frame carrying Cedar Grove Road ( over Granite Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 (
CrossesGranite Creek
LocationKings Canyon HWY MP 33.1
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.79107, -118.60302
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Grove Road ( over Granite Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Grove Road ( over Granite 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 Granite Creek carry?

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

How long is Cedar Grove Road ( over Granite 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 Granite Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.