State Route 168 over North Fork Bishop Creek
FairInyo County, California · 09-INY-168-15.40-BIS · Structure no. 48 0025
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 168 over North Fork Bishop Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Route 168 over North Fork Bishop Creek in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 168 over North Fork Bishop Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 168 over North Fork Bishop Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 168 over North Fork Bishop Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 168 over North Fork Bishop Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 168 over North Fork Bishop Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.