US Bridges

State Route 33 over Los Gatos Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-033-17.76 · Structure no. 42 0430

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over Los Gatos Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 33 over Los Gatos Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,626 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesState Route 33
CrossesLos Gatos Creek
Location06-FRE-033-17.76
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates36.16827, -120.35451
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2009)
Projected traffic5,626 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Los Gatos Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 33 over Los Gatos 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 Los Gatos Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 33 over Los Gatos Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 33 over Los Gatos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.