US Bridges

Cold Springs Campg over East Fork Kaweah River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 23.6 Mi. East of Jct. HWY · Structure no. 8550007P0000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Cold Springs Campg over East Fork Kaweah River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cold Springs Campg over East Fork Kaweah River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCold Springs Campg
CrossesEast Fork Kaweah River
Location23.6 Mi. East of Jct. HWY
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.45168, -118.61207
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Springs Campg over East Fork Kaweah River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Springs Campg over East 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 Cold Springs Campg over East Fork Kaweah River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cold Springs Campg over East Fork Kaweah River?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Springs Campg over East Fork Kaweah River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.