US Bridges

W168-W180 Connectr over Cedar Ave on & Off-Ramps

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-168S-R0.39-FRE · Structure no. 42 0331F

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62,300
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W168-W180 Connectr over Cedar Ave on & Off-Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W168-W180 Connectr over Cedar Ave on & Off-Ramps in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 62,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,862 by 2046. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW168-W180 Connectr
CrossesCedar Ave on & Off-Ramps
Location06-FRE-168S-R0.39-FRE
RouteState Highway 168
Coordinates36.75594, -119.75135
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,300 (2013)
Projected traffic102,862 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 W168-W180 Connectr over Cedar Ave on & Off-Ramps built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is W168-W180 Connectr over Cedar Ave on & Off-Ramps 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does W168-W180 Connectr over Cedar Ave on & Off-Ramps carry?

About 62,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W168-W180 Connectr over Cedar Ave on & Off-Ramps?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns W168-W180 Connectr over Cedar Ave on & Off-Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.