US Bridges

W180-E168 Connectr over W180-CEDAR Ramp Maple Av

Poor

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-R60.59-FRE · Structure no. 42 0395F

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
670 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W180-E168 Connectr over W180-CEDAR Ramp Maple Av is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W180-E168 Connectr over W180-CEDAR Ramp Maple Av in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,700 by 2042. The structure is 670 ft (204.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW180-E168 Connectr
CrossesW180-CEDAR Ramp Maple Av
Location06-FRE-180-R60.59-FRE
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates36.75585, -119.74735
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length670 ft (204.3 m)
Longest span194 ft (59 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2016)
Projected traffic30,700 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 W180-E168 Connectr over W180-CEDAR Ramp Maple Av built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is W180-E168 Connectr over W180-CEDAR Ramp Maple Av in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does W180-E168 Connectr over W180-CEDAR Ramp Maple Av carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is W180-E168 Connectr over W180-CEDAR Ramp Maple Av?

The structure is 670 ft (204.3 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns W180-E168 Connectr over W180-CEDAR Ramp Maple Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.