US Bridges

State Route 168 over Enterprise Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-168S-R9.20-CLO · Structure no. 42 0422

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 168 over Enterprise Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 168 over Enterprise Canal 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,348 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 168
CrossesEnterprise Canal
Location06-FRE-168S-R9.20-CLO
RouteState Highway 168
Coordinates36.84537, -119.65908
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2009)
Projected traffic40,348 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 168 over Enterprise Canal built?

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

What condition is State Route 168 over Enterprise Canal 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 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 168 over Enterprise Canal carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 168 over Enterprise Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns State Route 168 over Enterprise Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.