US Bridges

State Route 41 SB over San Joaquin River

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-041-R33.13 · Structure no. 42 0400L

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
600 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 SB over San Joaquin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 41 SB over San Joaquin River in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,271 by 2042. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 41 SB
CrossesSan Joaquin River
Location06-FRE-041-R33.13
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates36.87503, -119.79267
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2001)
Projected traffic38,271 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 San Joaquin River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 41 SB over San Joaquin River 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 San Joaquin River carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 41 SB over San Joaquin River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 SB over San Joaquin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.