US Bridges

Dakota Avenue over State Route 41

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-041-R26.97-FRE · Structure no. 42 0298

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,517
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dakota Avenue over State Route 41 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dakota Avenue over State Route 41 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 17,517 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,554 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDakota Avenue
CrossesState Route 41
Location06-FRE-041-R26.97-FRE
RouteCity Street 0F356
Coordinates36.78673, -119.78472
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,517 (2012)
Projected traffic26,554 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dakota Avenue over State Route 41 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dakota Avenue 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dakota Avenue over State Route 41 carry?

About 17,517 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dakota Avenue over State Route 41?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Dakota Avenue over State Route 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.