US Bridges

State Route 41 over Fresno River

Good

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-041-35.30 · Structure no. 41 0022

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 over Fresno River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 41 over Fresno River in Madera 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,630 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesState Route 41
CrossesFresno River
Location06-MAD-041-35.30
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates37.3293, -119.65726
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2009)
Projected traffic41,630 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Fresno River built?

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

What condition is State Route 41 over Fresno River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 41 over Fresno River carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 41 over Fresno River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 over Fresno River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.