HUNTINGTON LAKE RD
Carrying HUNTINGTON LAKE RD over BALSAM CREEK
4.14 MI NORTH OF SR 168, Fresno, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HUNTINGTON LAKE RD
The HUNTINGTON LAKE RD bridge in Fresno, California carries HUNTINGTON LAKE RD over BALSAM CREEK. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 19.0 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HUNTINGTON LAKE RD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2006
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 19.0 m (62 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 42C0649
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
HUNTINGTON LAKE RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare HUNTINGTON LAKE RD against other structures in Fresno and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HUNTINGTON LAKE RD?
HUNTINGTON LAKE RD in Fresno, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HUNTINGTON LAKE RD inspected?
HUNTINGTON LAKE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HUNTINGTON LAKE RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HUNTINGTON LAKE RD?
HUNTINGTON LAKE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HUNTINGTON LAKE RD?
HUNTINGTON LAKE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is HUNTINGTON LAKE RD and does age affect safety?
HUNTINGTON LAKE RD was built in 2006, making it 20 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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