US Bridges

State Route 41 SB over North Fork Kings River

Fair

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-041-R47.16 · Structure no. 45 0019L

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 SB over North Fork Kings River is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 41 SB over North Fork Kings River in Kings County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,702 by 2046. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 41 SB
CrossesNorth Fork Kings River
Location06-KIN-041-R47.16
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates36.38588, -119.80966
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 41 SB over North Fork Kings River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 41 SB over North Fork Kings River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 41 SB over North Fork Kings River carry?

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

How long is State Route 41 SB over North Fork Kings River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 SB over North Fork Kings River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.