US Bridges

State Route 41 over O Street

Poor

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-041-R22.95-FRE · Structure no. 42 0282

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

About this bridge

State Route 41 over O Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 41 over O 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 76,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,152 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 41
CrossesO Street
Location06-FRE-041-R22.95-FRE
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates36.7317, -119.77892
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.5 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.6 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,000 (2009)
Projected traffic131,152 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 over O Street built?

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

What condition is State Route 41 over O Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 41 over O Street carry?

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

How long is State Route 41 over O Street?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.5 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 over O Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.