US Bridges

S41-W180 Connector over Olive Avenue

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-041-R24.73-FRE · Structure no. 42 0291F

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S41-W180 Connector over Olive Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S41-W180 Connector over Olive Avenue in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,477 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS41-W180 Connector
CrossesOlive Avenue
Location06-FRE-041-R24.73-FRE
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates36.75755, -119.77631
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2015)
Projected traffic27,477 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 S41-W180 Connector over Olive Avenue built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is S41-W180 Connector over Olive Avenue 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 S41-W180 Connector over Olive Avenue carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S41-W180 Connector over Olive Avenue?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S41-W180 Connector over Olive Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.