US Bridges

Tulare ST over State Route 41

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-041-R23.74-FRE · Structure no. 42 0283

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,503
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tulare ST over State Route 41 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tulare ST over State Route 41 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 32,503 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,422 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTulare ST
CrossesState Route 41
Location06-FRE-041-R23.74-FRE
RouteCity Street 0F347
Coordinates36.7425, -119.7778
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.4 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,503 (2009)
Projected traffic65,422 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Tulare ST over State Route 41 built?

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

What condition is Tulare ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Tulare ST over State Route 41 carry?

About 32,503 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tulare ST over State Route 41?

The structure is 320 ft (97.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Tulare ST over State Route 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.