US Bridges

Barstow Ave over State Route 168

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-168-R4.93-FRE · Structure no. 42 0360

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,407
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barstow Ave over State Route 168 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barstow 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 10,407 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,665 by 2042. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBarstow Ave
CrossesState Route 168
Location06-FRE-168-R4.93-FRE
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.81567, -119.72636
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,407 (2009)
Projected traffic13,665 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Barstow Ave over State Route 168 built?

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

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

About 10,407 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barstow Ave over State Route 168?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Barstow Ave over State Route 168?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.