US Bridges

State Route 41 over Coarsegold Creek

Fair

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-041-27.93 · Structure no. 41 0021

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 over Coarsegold Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 41 over Coarsegold Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,126 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 41
CrossesCoarsegold Creek
Location06-MAD-041-27.93
RouteState Highway 41
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.26009, -119.70237
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2009)
Projected traffic19,126 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Coarsegold Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 41 over Coarsegold Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 41 over Coarsegold Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 41 over Coarsegold Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 over Coarsegold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.