US Bridges

Disney Parking Roa over East Fork Kaweah River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 24 Mi. East of Jct. Hwy. · Structure no. 8550009P0000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Disney Parking Roa over East Fork Kaweah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Disney Parking Roa over East Fork Kaweah River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2027. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDisney Parking Roa
CrossesEast Fork Kaweah River
Location24 Mi. East of Jct. Hwy.
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.45009, -118.59545
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic24 by 2027
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Disney Parking Roa over East Fork Kaweah River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Disney Parking Roa 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 Disney Parking Roa over East Fork Kaweah River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Disney Parking Roa over East Fork Kaweah River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Disney Parking Roa over East Fork Kaweah River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.