US Bridges

State Route 33 over Quinto Bypass

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-033-23.35 · Structure no. 39 0112

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,475
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over Quinto Bypass is a concrete slab carrying State Route 33 over Quinto Bypass in Merced County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 105 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 7,475 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,785 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 33
CrossesQuinto Bypass
Location10-MER-033-23.35
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates37.2006, -121.01235
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,475 (2009)
Projected traffic11,785 by 2045
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Quinto Bypass built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is State Route 33 over Quinto Bypass 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 33 over Quinto Bypass carry?

About 7,475 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is State Route 33 over Quinto Bypass?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 33 over Quinto Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.