State Route 33 over Colony Main Canal
PoorFresno County, California · 06-FRE-033-75.95 · Structure no. 42 0031
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,025
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 33 over Colony Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 33 over Colony Main Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 78 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,025 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,328 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 33 over Colony Main Canal built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is State Route 33 over Colony Main Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does State Route 33 over Colony Main Canal carry?
About 3,025 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is State Route 33 over Colony Main Canal?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 33 over Colony Main Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.