US Bridges

Clayton Avenue over State Route 41

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-041-R16.61 · Structure no. 42 0152

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clayton Avenue over State Route 41 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clayton Avenue over State Route 41 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,202 by 2044. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClayton Avenue
CrossesState Route 41
Location06-FRE-041-R16.61
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.64148, -119.78608
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2003)
Projected traffic2,202 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clayton Avenue over State Route 41 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clayton Avenue over State Route 41 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Clayton Avenue over State Route 41 carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clayton Avenue over State Route 41?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Clayton Avenue over State Route 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.