Road 168 over Middle Fork Tule River
FairTulare County, California · 0.8 MI N of Ave 168 · Structure no. 46C0287
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 168 over Middle Fork Tule River is a concrete slab carrying Road 168 over Middle Fork Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 659 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 168 over Middle Fork Tule River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 168 over Middle Fork Tule 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Road 168 over Middle Fork Tule River carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road 168 over Middle Fork Tule River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Road 168 over Middle Fork Tule River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.