Winding Road over Blue Canyon Creek
PoorTuolumne County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051652000001036
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Winding Road over Blue Canyon Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winding Road over Blue Canyon Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 3 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 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winding Road over Blue Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Winding Road over Blue Canyon 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 Blue Canyon Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Winding Road over Blue Canyon Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Winding Road over Blue Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.