US Bridges

State Route 33 over Zapato Chino Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-033-5.28 · Structure no. 42 0115

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over Zapato Chino Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Route 33 over Zapato Chino Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 95 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 33
CrossesZapato Chino Creek
Location06-FRE-033-5.28
RouteState Highway 33
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.07303, -120.22795
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2009)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Zapato Chino Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is State Route 33 over Zapato Chino Creek 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 Zapato Chino Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 33 over Zapato Chino Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 33 over Zapato Chino Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.