US Bridges

State Route 41 NB over Van Ness Ave

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-041-R22.65-FRE · Structure no. 42 0227R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 NB over Van Ness Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 41 NB over Van Ness Ave in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,065 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 41 NB
CrossesVan Ness Ave
Location06-FRE-041-R22.65-FRE
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates36.72849, -119.78264
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2009)
Projected traffic64,065 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 State Route 41 NB over Van Ness Ave built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 41 NB over Van Ness Ave 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 41 NB over Van Ness Ave carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 41 NB over Van Ness Ave?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 NB over Van Ness Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.