State Route 41 SB over Shields Avenue
FairFresno County, California · 06-FRE-041-R26.46-FRE · Structure no. 42 0297L
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 78,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 41 SB over Shields Avenue is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 41 SB over Shields 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 5 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 78,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,000 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 41 SB over Shields Avenue built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 41 SB over Shields 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 41 SB over Shields Avenue carry?
About 78,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 41 SB over Shields Avenue?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 41 SB over Shields Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.