US Bridges

Fowler Ave over State Route 168

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-168S-R8.04-CLO · Structure no. 42 0408

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,713
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fowler Ave over State Route 168 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Fowler 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 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 3,713 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,379 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFowler Ave
CrossesState Route 168
Location06-FRE-168S-R8.04-CLO
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.84119, -119.6843
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,713 (2005)
Projected traffic5,379 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 Fowler Ave over State Route 168 built?

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

What condition is Fowler 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 December 2023.

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

About 3,713 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fowler Ave over State Route 168?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Fowler Ave over State Route 168?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.