US Bridges

W180-S41 Connector over SR 41 SR 180

Poor

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-R58.67-FRE · Structure no. 42 0287F

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,035 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W180-S41 Connector over SR 41 SR 180 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W180-S41 Connector over SR 41 SR 180 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,410 by 2042. The structure is 1,035 ft (315.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW180-S41 Connector
CrossesSR 41 SR 180
Location06-FRE-180-R58.67-FRE
RouteState Highway 180
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.75296, -119.77646
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,035 ft (315.5 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2019)
Projected traffic16,410 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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 W180-S41 Connector over SR 41 SR 180 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is W180-S41 Connector over SR 41 SR 180 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does W180-S41 Connector over SR 41 SR 180 carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W180-S41 Connector over SR 41 SR 180?

The structure is 1,035 ft (315.5 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns W180-S41 Connector over SR 41 SR 180?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.