US Bridges

W168-W180 Connect over W180-SR 41 Connect

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-R59.50-FRE · Structure no. 42 0442F

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
405 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
84,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W168-W180 Connect over W180-SR 41 Connect is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W168-W180 Connect over W180-SR 41 Connect in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 84,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,553 by 2042. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW168-W180 Connect
CrossesW180-SR 41 Connect
Location06-FRE-180-R59.50-FRE
RouteState Highway 180
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.7553, -119.76257
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,000 (2009)
Projected traffic5,553 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W168-W180 Connect over W180-SR 41 Connect built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is W168-W180 Connect over W180-SR 41 Connect 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does W168-W180 Connect over W180-SR 41 Connect carry?

About 84,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W168-W180 Connect over W180-SR 41 Connect?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns W168-W180 Connect over W180-SR 41 Connect?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.