US Bridges

SR 168 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-168-T31.14 · Structure no. 42 0373

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 168 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 168 over Big Sandy Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 86 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,292 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 168
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location06-FRE-168-T31.14
RouteState Highway 168
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.04153, -119.50079
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2009)
Projected traffic8,292 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 168 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR 168 over Big Sandy 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 SR 168 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 168 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 168 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.