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State Route 41 SB over Nees Ave

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-041-R31.45-FRE · Structure no. 42 0388L

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

About this bridge

State Route 41 SB over Nees Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 41 SB over Nees Ave in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1989, 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 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 54,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,229 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 41 SB
CrossesNees Ave
Location06-FRE-041-R31.45-FRE
RouteState Highway 41
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.85149, -119.78692
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,500 (2009)
Projected traffic92,229 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 State Route 41 SB over Nees Ave built?

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

What condition is State Route 41 SB over Nees Ave 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 SB over Nees Ave carry?

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

How long is State Route 41 SB over Nees Ave?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 SB over Nees Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.