State Route 168 over Sales Creek
FairFresno County, California · 06-FRE-168-18.91 · Structure no. 42 0088
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 168 over Sales Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 168 over Sales Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 73 years old, older 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 4,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,947 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 168 over Sales Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is State Route 168 over Sales Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 168 over Sales Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is State Route 168 over Sales Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 168 over Sales Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.