Winding Road over Willow Creek
FairMadera County, California · 04S04-43 · Structure no. 051551000001066
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Winding Road over Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winding Road over Willow Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 70 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winding Road over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Winding Road over Willow 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 Willow Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Winding Road over Willow Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Winding Road over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.