US Bridges

State Route 41 over BNSF RY AMTRAK 3 Streets

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-041-R23.07-FRE · Structure no. 42 0278

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,016 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
76,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 over BNSF RY AMTRAK 3 Streets is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 41 over BNSF RY AMTRAK 3 Streets 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 76,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,283 by 2043. The structure is 1,016 ft (309.7 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 41
CrossesBNSF RY AMTRAK 3 Streets
Location06-FRE-041-R23.07-FRE
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates36.73322, -119.77777
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,016 ft (309.7 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,000 (2009)
Projected traffic130,283 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 over BNSF RY AMTRAK 3 Streets built?

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

What condition is State Route 41 over BNSF RY AMTRAK 3 Streets 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 41 over BNSF RY AMTRAK 3 Streets carry?

About 76,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 41 over BNSF RY AMTRAK 3 Streets?

The structure is 1,016 ft (309.7 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 over BNSF RY AMTRAK 3 Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.