US Bridges

State Route 33 over Poso Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-033-70.63-FIR · Structure no. 42 0034

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over Poso Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 33 over Poso Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 86 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 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,987 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesState Route 33
CrossesPoso Canal
Location06-FRE-033-70.63-FIR
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates36.8621, -120.46144
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2009)
Projected traffic10,987 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Poso Canal built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

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

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is State Route 33 over Poso Canal?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 33 over Poso Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.