US Bridges

State Route 41 NB over Friant Road

Good

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

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 NB over Friant Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 41 NB over Friant Road in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 36 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 92,845 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 41 NB
CrossesFriant Road
Location06-FRE-041-R31.68-FRE
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates36.85465, -119.78861
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,500 (2009)
Projected traffic92,845 by 2044
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 NB over Friant Road built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is State Route 41 NB 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 NB over Friant Road carry?

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

How long is State Route 41 NB over Friant Road?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 NB over Friant Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.