US Bridges

State Route 168 WB over Mckinley Ave Mill Ditch

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-168S-R0.97-FRE · Structure no. 42 0335L

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,150
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 168 WB over Mckinley Ave Mill Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 168 WB over Mckinley Ave Mill Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 31,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,414 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 168 WB
CrossesMckinley Ave Mill Ditch
Location06-FRE-168S-R0.97-FRE
RouteState Highway 168
Coordinates36.76476, -119.74939
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,150 (2010)
Projected traffic50,414 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 168 WB over Mckinley Ave Mill Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 168 WB over Mckinley Ave Mill Ditch 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 State Route 168 WB over Mckinley Ave Mill Ditch carry?

About 31,150 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 168 WB over Mckinley Ave Mill Ditch?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 168 WB over Mckinley Ave Mill Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.