Shields Ave over State Route 168
FairFresno County, California · 06-FRE-168S-R2.02-FRE · Structure no. 42 0338
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,023
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shields Ave over State Route 168 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shields Ave over State Route 168 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 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 16,023 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,039 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shields Ave over State Route 168 built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shields Ave over State Route 168 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 2024.
How much traffic does Shields Ave over State Route 168 carry?
About 16,023 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shields Ave over State Route 168?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.
Who owns Shields Ave over State Route 168?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.