US Bridges

Sierra Ave over State Route 41

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-041-R29.96-FRE · Structure no. 42 0304

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,994
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sierra Ave over State Route 41 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sierra Ave over State Route 41 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 18,994 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,446 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSierra Ave
CrossesState Route 41
Location06-FRE-041-R29.96-FRE
RouteCity Street 0F363
Coordinates36.83007, -119.78542
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,994 (1998)
Projected traffic31,446 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sierra Ave over State Route 41 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

About 18,994 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sierra Ave over State Route 41?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Sierra Ave over State Route 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.