US Bridges

State Route 180 over Kings River

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-76.32 · Structure no. 42 0070L

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 180 over Kings River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 180 over Kings River in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 180
CrossesKings River
Location06-FRE-180-76.32
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates36.73151, -119.47222
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 180 over Kings River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 180 over Kings 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 180 over Kings River carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 180 over Kings River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 180 over Kings River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.