US Bridges

State Route 168 EB over Shaw Avenue

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-168S-R4.26-FRE · Structure no. 42 0342R

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 168 EB over Shaw Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 168 EB over Shaw Avenue 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 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,260 by 2046. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 168 EB
CrossesShaw Avenue
Location06-FRE-168S-R4.26-FRE
RouteState Highway 168
Coordinates36.80824, -119.73324
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (27.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,500 (2009)
Projected traffic61,260 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 State Route 168 EB over Shaw Avenue built?

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

What condition is State Route 168 EB over Shaw Avenue 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 EB over Shaw Avenue carry?

About 34,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 168 EB over Shaw Avenue?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 168 EB over Shaw Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.