Winding Road over North Fork Sand Creek
FairPosted for loadMadera County, California · 06S42-28.2 · Structure no. 051551000001058
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Winding Road over North Fork Sand Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying Winding Road over North Fork Sand Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 78 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 North Fork Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Winding Road over North Fork Sand 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Winding Road over North Fork Sand Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Winding Road over North Fork Sand Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Winding Road over North Fork Sand Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.