Winding Road over Johnson Creek
PoorMadera County, California · 06S61-1.5 · Structure no. 051551000001067
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Winding Road over Johnson Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winding Road over Johnson Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 41 ft (12.4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Johnson Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Winding Road over Johnson 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 Johnson Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Winding Road over Johnson Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Winding Road over Johnson Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.