US Bridges

State Route 41 over Dry Creek Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-041-R25.26-FRE · Structure no. 42 0382

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
111,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 41 over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 111,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,963 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 41
CrossesDry Creek Canal
Location06-FRE-041-R25.26-FRE
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates36.76472, -119.7763
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,000 (2009)
Projected traffic131,963 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 41 over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 41 over Dry Creek Canal 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 State Route 41 over Dry Creek Canal carry?

About 111,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 41 over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns State Route 41 over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.