US Bridges

Cedar Grove Road ( over South Fork Kings River

Fair

Fresno County, California · Kings Canyon HWY MP 32.1 · Structure no. 8580004P0000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2013 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Cedar Grove Road ( over South Fork Kings River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Grove Road ( over South Fork Kings River in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Grove Road (
CrossesSouth Fork Kings River
LocationKings Canyon HWY MP 32.1
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.7979, -118.68674
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 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$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Grove Road ( over South Fork Kings River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Grove Road ( over South Fork Kings River 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 South Fork Kings River carry?

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

How long is Cedar Grove Road ( over South Fork Kings River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Grove Road ( over South Fork Kings River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.