US Bridges

BROADWAY-N41 On-Rp over N41-VAN Ness Off Van Nes

Good

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

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
400 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BROADWAY-N41 On-Rp over N41-VAN Ness Off Van Nes is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying BROADWAY-N41 On-Rp over N41-VAN Ness Off Van Nes in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,087 by 2046. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBROADWAY-N41 On-Rp
CrossesN41-VAN Ness Off Van Nes
Location06-FRE-041-R22.65-FRE
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates36.72789, -119.78265
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (1998)
Projected traffic11,087 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 BROADWAY-N41 On-Rp over N41-VAN Ness Off Van Nes built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is BROADWAY-N41 On-Rp over N41-VAN Ness Off Van Nes 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 BROADWAY-N41 On-Rp over N41-VAN Ness Off Van Nes carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is BROADWAY-N41 On-Rp over N41-VAN Ness Off Van Nes?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns BROADWAY-N41 On-Rp over N41-VAN Ness Off Van Nes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.