US Bridges

State Route 41 SB over Excelsior Ave

Fair

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-041-R48.26 · Structure no. 45 0022L

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 SB over Excelsior Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 41 SB over Excelsior Ave in Kings County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 12,697 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesState Route 41 SB
CrossesExcelsior Ave
Location06-KIN-041-R48.26
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates36.4019, -119.80709
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2009)
Projected traffic12,697 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Excelsior Ave built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 41 SB over Excelsior Ave 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 Excelsior Ave carry?

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

How long is State Route 41 SB over Excelsior Ave?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 SB over Excelsior Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.