US Bridges

State Route 168 over Dry Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-168-R26.30 · Structure no. 42 0369

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 168 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 168 over Dry Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 84 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,041 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 168
CrossesDry Creek
Location06-FRE-168-R26.30
RouteState Highway 168
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.99104, -119.52948
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is State Route 168 over 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 Dry Creek carry?

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

How long is State Route 168 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 168 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.