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State Route 168 over Big Dry Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-168-R21.61 · Structure no. 42 0089

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 168 over Big Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 168 over Big Dry Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,855 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 168
CrossesBig Dry Creek
Location06-FRE-168-R21.61
RouteState Highway 168
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.93987, -119.50512
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2009)
Projected traffic6,855 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 168 over Big Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 168 over Big Dry 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 168 over Big Dry Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 168 over Big Dry Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 168 over Big Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.