US Bridges

State Route 33 over Los Gatos Creek South Ch

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-033-16.68 · Structure no. 42 0021

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
394 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over Los Gatos Creek South Ch is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 33 over Los Gatos Creek South Ch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,644 by 2043. The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesState Route 33
CrossesLos Gatos Creek South Ch
Location06-FRE-033-16.68
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates36.15252, -120.35428
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length394 ft (120 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2009)
Projected traffic5,644 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 33 over Los Gatos Creek South Ch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 33 over Los Gatos Creek South Ch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 33 over Los Gatos Creek South Ch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 33 over Los Gatos Creek South Ch?

The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 33 over Los Gatos Creek South Ch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.