US Bridges

Shaw Ave over State Route 41

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-041-R28.43-FRE · Structure no. 42 0301

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60,000
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaw Ave over State Route 41 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shaw Ave 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,441 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShaw Ave
CrossesState Route 41
Location06-FRE-041-R28.43-FRE
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.80838, -119.7857
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,000 (1997)
Projected traffic94,441 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Shaw Ave over State Route 41 built?

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

What condition is Shaw Ave 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 Shaw Ave over State Route 41 carry?

About 60,000 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shaw Ave over State Route 41?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Shaw Ave over State Route 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.