US Bridges

State Route 41 NB over North Fork Kings River

Fair

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

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 NB over North Fork Kings River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 41 NB over North Fork Kings River in Kings County, California. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 41 NB
CrossesNorth Fork Kings River
Location06-KIN-041-R47.16
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates36.38588, -119.80941
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2008)
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 NB over North Fork Kings River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is State Route 41 NB 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 NB over North Fork Kings River carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.