US Bridges

State Route 41 over Cimarron RR

Fair

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-041-R41.16 · Structure no. 45 0101R

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,550
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 over Cimarron RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 41 over Cimarron RR in Kings County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,617 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 41
CrossesCimarron RR
Location06-KIN-041-R41.16
RouteState Highway 41
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.29932, -119.81051
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2009)
Projected traffic13,617 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 over Cimarron RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 41 over Cimarron RR 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 over Cimarron RR carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 41 over Cimarron RR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 over Cimarron RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.