Crystal Cave Road over Marble Fork Kaweah River
FairTulare County, California · 14.3 Mi. NE of Ash Mt. En · Structure no. 8550002P0000000
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 84
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Crystal Cave Road over Marble Fork Kaweah River is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Crystal Cave Road over Marble Fork Kaweah River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crystal Cave Road over Marble Fork Kaweah River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crystal Cave Road over Marble Fork Kaweah River 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 Crystal Cave Road over Marble Fork Kaweah River carry?
About 84 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Crystal Cave Road over Marble Fork Kaweah River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Crystal Cave Road over Marble Fork Kaweah River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.