US Bridges

State Route 180 over Kings River

Fair

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

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,425
2009 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 1992, so it is 33 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 4,425 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,517 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 180
CrossesKings River
Location06-FRE-180-76.32
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates36.73125, -119.47236
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,425 (2009)
Projected traffic10,517 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 180 over Kings River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 180 over Kings 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 October 2023.

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

About 4,425 vehicles per day (2009 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 55 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 180 over Kings River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.