US Bridges

State Route 41 SB over Friant Road

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-041-R31.68-FRE · Structure no. 42 0308L

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 SB over Friant Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 41 SB over Friant Road in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,465 by 2046. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 41 SB
CrossesFriant Road
Location06-FRE-041-R31.68-FRE
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates36.85441, -119.78899
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,500 (2009)
Projected traffic93,465 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 State Route 41 SB over Friant Road built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 41 SB over Friant Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 41 SB over Friant Road carry?

About 54,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 41 SB over Friant Road?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 SB over Friant Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.