CR 168 over Porter Slough
GoodTulare County, California · 0.1 MI S of Ave 188 · Structure no. 46C0289
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 168 over Porter Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 168 over Porter Slough in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 168 over Porter Slough built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 168 over Porter Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does CR 168 over Porter Slough carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR 168 over Porter Slough?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 168 over Porter Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.