US Bridges

Armstrong Ave over State Route 168

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-168S-R8.54-CLO · Structure no. 42 0409

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

About this bridge

Armstrong Ave over State Route 168 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Armstrong 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 1,041 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,614 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesArmstrong Ave
CrossesState Route 168
Location06-FRE-168S-R8.54-CLO
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.84121, -119.67523
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 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 length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 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 structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Armstrong Ave over State Route 168 built?

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

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

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

How long is Armstrong Ave over State Route 168?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Armstrong Ave over State Route 168?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.