State Route 41 over Big Creek
FairMariposa County, California · 06-MPA-041-3.48 · Structure no. 40 0027
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 41 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 41 over Big Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 94 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 6 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,677 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 41 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is State Route 41 over Big 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 41 over Big Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is State Route 41 over Big Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 41 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.