US Bridges

Sunnyside Ave over State Route 168

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-168S-R7.55-CLO · Structure no. 42 0407

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,041
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnyside Ave over State Route 168 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sunnyside Ave over State Route 168 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,041 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,614 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSunnyside Ave
CrossesState Route 168
Location06-FRE-168S-R7.55-CLO
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.84119, -119.69311
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,041 (2005)
Projected traffic1,614 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Sunnyside Ave over State Route 168 built?

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

What condition is Sunnyside Ave over State Route 168 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 Sunnyside Ave over State Route 168 carry?

About 1,041 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunnyside Ave over State Route 168?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Sunnyside Ave over State Route 168?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.