US Bridges

State Route 168 over Little Dry Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-168-T24.78 · Structure no. 42 0368

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 168 over Little Dry Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 168 over Little Dry Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 71 years old, older 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 5 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 4,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,041 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 168
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location06-FRE-168-T24.78
RouteState Highway 168
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.97012, -119.52863
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2009)
Projected traffic6,041 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is State Route 168 over Little Dry Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 168 over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 168 over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 168 over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.