US Bridges

State Route 41 SB over Church Avenue

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-041-R21.60-FRE · Structure no. 42 0265L

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,250
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 SB over Church Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 41 SB over Church Avenue in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 17,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,274 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 41 SB
CrossesChurch Avenue
Location06-FRE-041-R21.60-FRE
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates36.71397, -119.78454
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.6 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 span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,250 (2009)
Projected traffic45,274 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SB over Church Avenue built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 41 SB over Church Avenue 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 41 SB over Church Avenue carry?

About 17,250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 41 SB over Church Avenue?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 SB over Church Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.