US Bridges

Pine Flat Dam over Kings River D/S of Dam

FairPosted for load

Fresno County, California · 27 MI East of Fresno · Structure no. CEPSPKCA0000002

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Pine Flat Dam over Kings River D/S of Dam is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Flat Dam over Kings River D/S of Dam 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPine Flat Dam
CrossesKings River D/S of Dam
Location27 MI East of Fresno
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.83025, -119.33627
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Flat Dam over Kings River D/S of Dam built?

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

What condition is Pine Flat Dam over Kings River D/S of Dam 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 Pine Flat Dam over Kings River D/S of Dam carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pine Flat Dam over Kings River D/S of Dam?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Flat Dam over Kings River D/S of Dam?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).