US Bridges

W180-N41 Connector over First Street

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-R58.87-FRE · Structure no. 42 0323J

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W180-N41 Connector over First Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W180-N41 Connector over First Street in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,821 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW180-N41 Connector
CrossesFirst Street
Location06-FRE-180-R58.87-FRE
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates36.75531, -119.77288
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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2016)
Projected traffic32,821 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 W180-N41 Connector over First Street built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is W180-N41 Connector over First Street 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does W180-N41 Connector over First Street carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W180-N41 Connector over First Street?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns W180-N41 Connector over First Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.