STATE ROUTE 41
Carrying STATE ROUTE 41 over KINGS RIVER
06-KIN-041-32.26, Kings, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STATE ROUTE 41
The STATE ROUTE 41 bridge in Kings, California carries STATE ROUTE 41 over KINGS RIVER. It was built in 1942, making it 84 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1987, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 12 sections, stretching 79.2 meters (260 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STATE ROUTE 41 compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1942
- Last Reconstructed
- 1987
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 12
- Structure Length
- 79.2 m (260 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.1 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 45 0007
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
STATE ROUTE 41 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare STATE ROUTE 41 against other structures in Kings and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for STATE ROUTE 41?
STATE ROUTE 41 in Kings, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STATE ROUTE 41 inspected?
STATE ROUTE 41's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE ROUTE 41 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for STATE ROUTE 41?
STATE ROUTE 41 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STATE ROUTE 41?
STATE ROUTE 41 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is STATE ROUTE 41 and does age affect safety?
STATE ROUTE 41 was built in 1942, making it 84 years old and last reconstructed in 1987.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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