US Bridges

Willow Ave over State Route 168

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-168S-R4.81-FRE · Structure no. 42 0359

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
331 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,600
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Ave over State Route 168 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willow 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 26,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,750 by 2042. The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow Ave
CrossesState Route 168
Location06-FRE-168S-R4.81-FRE
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.81466, -119.72752
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length331 ft (101 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.5 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.5 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,600 (2005)
Projected traffic33,750 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Willow Ave over State Route 168 built?

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

What condition is Willow 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 Willow Ave over State Route 168 carry?

About 26,600 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willow Ave over State Route 168?

The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.5 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Ave over State Route 168?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.