US Bridges

Jensen Ave over State Route 41

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-041-R21.11-FRE · Structure no. 42 0268

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,600
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jensen Ave over State Route 41 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jensen Ave over State Route 41 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 31,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,113 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJensen Ave
CrossesState Route 41
Location06-FRE-041-R21.11-FRE
RouteCity Street 0F336
Coordinates36.70676, -119.78536
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,600 (2008)
Projected traffic41,113 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Jensen Ave over State Route 41 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jensen Ave over State Route 41 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 Jensen Ave over State Route 41 carry?

About 31,600 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jensen Ave over State Route 41?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Jensen Ave over State Route 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.