US Bridges

Lodgepole Campgrou over Marble Fork Kaweah River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 21.5 Mi. North of Ash Mt. · Structure no. 8550003P0000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Lodgepole Campgrou over Marble Fork Kaweah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lodgepole Campgrou over Marble Fork Kaweah River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 93 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLodgepole Campgrou
CrossesMarble Fork Kaweah River
Location21.5 Mi. North of Ash Mt.
RouteFederal Lands Road 223
Coordinates36.60493, -118.72279
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lodgepole Campgrou over Marble Fork Kaweah River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Lodgepole Campgrou 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 Lodgepole Campgrou over Marble Fork Kaweah River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lodgepole Campgrou over Marble Fork Kaweah River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lodgepole Campgrou over Marble Fork Kaweah River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.