PINE FLAT DAM
Carrying PINE FLAT DAM over KINGS RIVER D/S OF DAM
27 MI EAST OF FRESNO, Fresno, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PINE FLAT DAM
The PINE FLAT DAM bridge in Fresno, California carries PINE FLAT DAM over KINGS RIVER D/S OF DAM. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 6 sections, stretching 58.5 meters (192 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 175 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PINE FLAT DAM compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1956
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 58.5 m (192 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.4 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 175 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- CEPSPKCA0000002
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PINE FLAT DAM is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PINE FLAT DAM?
PINE FLAT DAM in Fresno, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PINE FLAT DAM inspected?
PINE FLAT DAM's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 175 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PINE FLAT DAM is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PINE FLAT DAM?
PINE FLAT DAM has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PINE FLAT DAM?
PINE FLAT DAM is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.
How old is PINE FLAT DAM and does age affect safety?
PINE FLAT DAM was built in 1956, making it 70 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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