US Bridges

State Route 33 over Interstate 5

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-033-R28.98 · Structure no. 42 0236

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,425
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 33 over Interstate 5 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,146 by 2043. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesState Route 33
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-FRE-033-R28.98
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates36.29404, -120.26945
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck177 ft (54 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,425 (2009)
Projected traffic5,146 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 33 over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 33 over Interstate 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 33 over Interstate 5 carry?

About 2,425 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is State Route 33 over Interstate 5?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 33 over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.