State Route 41 over Kings River
PoorKings County, California · 06-KIN-041-32.26 · Structure no. 45 0007
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 41 over Kings River is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 41 over Kings River in Kings County, California. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 83 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,117 by 2047. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 41 over Kings River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is State Route 41 over Kings River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does State Route 41 over Kings River carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is State Route 41 over Kings River?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 41 over Kings River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.