State Route 168 over Big Creek
FairFresno County, California · 06-FRE-168-64.12 · Structure no. 42 0121
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 168 over Big Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 168 over Big Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 70 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,654 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 168 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is State Route 168 over Big 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 168 over Big Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Route 168 over Big Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 168 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.