US Bridges

State Route 41 NB over M Street

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-041-R22.80-FRE · Structure no. 42 0228R

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
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 M Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 41 NB over M Street 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,576 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 41 NB
CrossesM Street
Location06-FRE-041-R22.80-FRE
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates36.73014, -119.78079
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2009)
Projected traffic65,576 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 M Street built?

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

What condition is State Route 41 NB over M Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 41 NB over M Street carry?

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

How long is State Route 41 NB over M Street?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 NB over M Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.