US Bridges

State Route 41 over Arroyo Robador

Good

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-041-17.06 · Structure no. 45 0089

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 over Arroyo Robador is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 41 over Arroyo Robador in Kings County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,774 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesState Route 41
CrossesArroyo Robador
Location06-KIN-041-17.06
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates35.99297, -119.95955
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2009)
Projected traffic9,774 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 over Arroyo Robador built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 41 over Arroyo Robador 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 over Arroyo Robador carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 41 over Arroyo Robador?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns State Route 41 over Arroyo Robador?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.