US Bridges

State Route 33 over Laguna Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-033-79.86 · Structure no. 42 0030

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,025
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over Laguna Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 33 over Laguna Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 3,025 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,141 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 33
CrossesLaguna Canal
Location06-FRE-033-79.86
RouteState Highway 33
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.93596, -120.59944
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,025 (2009)
Projected traffic6,141 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Laguna Canal built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is State Route 33 over Laguna Canal 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 Laguna Canal carry?

About 3,025 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is State Route 33 over Laguna Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 33 over Laguna Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.