US Bridges

State Route 41 NB over South Fork Kings River

Good

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-041-R45.54 · Structure no. 45 0016R

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 NB over South Fork Kings River is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 41 NB over South Fork Kings River in Kings County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 69 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,702 by 2046. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 41 NB
CrossesSouth Fork Kings River
Location06-KIN-041-R45.54
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates36.36272, -119.8093
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2009)
Projected traffic12,702 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 41 NB over South Fork Kings River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is State Route 41 NB over South Fork Kings 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 41 NB over South Fork Kings River carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 41 NB over South Fork Kings River?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 NB over South Fork Kings River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.