US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over SR 41

Good

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-005-16.57 · Structure no. 45 0070R

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over SR 41 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB over SR 41 in Kings County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,948 by 2046. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesSR 41
Location06-KIN-005-16.57
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates35.98163, -119.95996
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2004)
Projected traffic22,948 by 2046
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 5 NB over SR 41 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over SR 41 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 Interstate 5 NB over SR 41 carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over SR 41?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over SR 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.