US Bridges

State Route 168 EB over Sierra Ave

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-168-R6.30-CLO · Structure no. 42 0403R

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 168 EB over Sierra Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 168 EB over Sierra Ave 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,643 by 2046. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 168 EB
CrossesSierra Ave
Location06-FRE-168-R6.30-CLO
RouteState Highway 168
Coordinates36.83007, -119.70845
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2009)
Projected traffic38,643 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 State Route 168 EB over Sierra Ave built?

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

What condition is State Route 168 EB over Sierra Ave 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 State Route 168 EB over Sierra Ave carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 168 EB over Sierra Ave?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 168 EB over Sierra Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.