US Bridges

State Route 41 NB over Princeton Ave

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-041-R26.20-FRE · Structure no. 42 0296R

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 NB over Princeton Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 41 NB over Princeton Ave 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 55,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,109 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 41 NB
CrossesPrinceton Ave
Location06-FRE-041-R26.20-FRE
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates36.77577, -119.78471
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,500 (2009)
Projected traffic65,109 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 State Route 41 NB over Princeton Ave built?

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

What condition is State Route 41 NB over Princeton Ave 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 41 NB over Princeton Ave carry?

About 55,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 41 NB over Princeton Ave?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 NB over Princeton Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.