US Bridges

Road 168 over Kaweah River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI S of Ave 308 · Structure no. 46C0034

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 168 over Kaweah River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 168 over Kaweah River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 168
CrossesKaweah River
Location0.1 MI S of Ave 308
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.34643, -119.19786
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1978)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Road 168 over Kaweah River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 168 over Kaweah River 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Road 168 over Kaweah River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 168 over Kaweah River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 168 over Kaweah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.