Winding Road over Northfork Willow Creek
PoorMadera County, California · 8S50-0.1 · Structure no. 051551000001041
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Winding Road over Northfork Willow Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Winding Road over Northfork Willow Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 97 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winding Road over Northfork Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Winding Road over Northfork Willow 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 July 2022.
How much traffic does Winding Road over Northfork Willow Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Winding Road over Northfork Willow Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Winding Road over Northfork Willow Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.