US Bridges

Road 168 over White River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI N of Ave 32 · Structure no. 46C0284

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 168 over White River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 168 over White River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 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
CrossesWhite River
Location0.1 MI N of Ave 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.84928, -119.19687
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic327 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 White River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 168 over White 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Road 168 over White River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 168 over White River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 168 over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.