Winding Road over Beasore Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMadera County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051551000001010
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Winding Road over Beasore Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winding Road over Beasore Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winding Road over Beasore Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Winding Road over Beasore 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Winding Road over Beasore Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Winding Road over Beasore Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Winding Road over Beasore Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.