US Bridges

HERNDON-W168 on Rp over Herndon Ave

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-168-R6.87-CLO · Structure no. 42 0405K

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,150
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HERNDON-W168 on Rp over Herndon Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HERNDON-W168 on Rp over Herndon Ave in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 11,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,377 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHERNDON-W168 on Rp
CrossesHerndon Ave
Location06-FRE-168-R6.87-CLO
RouteState Highway 168
Coordinates36.83701, -119.70404
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.4 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,150 (2000)
Projected traffic17,377 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
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 HERNDON-W168 on Rp over Herndon Ave built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is HERNDON-W168 on Rp over Herndon 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 HERNDON-W168 on Rp over Herndon Ave carry?

About 11,150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HERNDON-W168 on Rp over Herndon Ave?

The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HERNDON-W168 on Rp over Herndon Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.