State Route 41 over Empire # 2 Canal
GoodKings County, California · 06-KIN-041-33.79 · Structure no. 45 0014
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,560
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 41 over Empire # 2 Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 41 over Empire # 2 Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 6,560 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,095 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 41 over Empire # 2 Canal built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 41 over Empire # 2 Canal 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 41 over Empire # 2 Canal carry?
About 6,560 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is State Route 41 over Empire # 2 Canal?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 41 over Empire # 2 Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.