US Bridges

State Route 33 over Firebaugh Main Lift Cnl

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-033-R62.96 · Structure no. 42 0037

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over Firebaugh Main Lift Cnl is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 33 over Firebaugh Main Lift Cnl in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 104 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,647 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesState Route 33
CrossesFirebaugh Main Lift Cnl
Location06-FRE-033-R62.96
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates36.76994, -120.39226
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2009)
Projected traffic10,647 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Firebaugh Main Lift Cnl built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is State Route 33 over Firebaugh Main Lift Cnl 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 Firebaugh Main Lift Cnl carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is State Route 33 over Firebaugh Main Lift Cnl?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 33 over Firebaugh Main Lift Cnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.