US Bridges

Winding Road over Stanislaus River

Good

Tuolumne County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051653000001028

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Winding Road over Stanislaus River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winding Road over Stanislaus River in Tuolumne 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesWinding Road
CrossesStanislaus River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 5N95
Coordinates38.2498, -120.03382
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (—)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winding Road over Stanislaus River built?

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

What condition is Winding Road over Stanislaus River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Winding Road over Stanislaus River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Winding Road over Stanislaus River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Winding Road over Stanislaus River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.