US Bridges

Bullard Ave over State Route 168

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-168S-R5.63-FRE · Structure no. 42 0401

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
407 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,986
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullard Ave over State Route 168 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bullard 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,986 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,027 by 2046. The structure is 407 ft (124 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBullard Ave
CrossesState Route 168
Location06-FRE-168S-R5.63-FRE
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.82287, -119.71806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length407 ft (124 m)
Longest span213 ft (64.8 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,986 (2005)
Projected traffic30,027 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Bullard Ave over State Route 168 built?

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

What condition is Bullard Ave over State Route 168 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Bullard Ave over State Route 168 carry?

About 22,986 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bullard Ave over State Route 168?

The structure is 407 ft (124 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (64.8 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Bullard Ave over State Route 168?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.