State Route 33 over Interstate 5 & Ramp
FairMerced County, California · 10-MER-033-R16.60 · Structure no. 39 0169
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 497 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,250
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 33 over Interstate 5 & Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 33 over Interstate 5 & Ramp in Merced County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,651 by 2045. The structure is 497 ft (151.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 33 over Interstate 5 & Ramp built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is State Route 33 over Interstate 5 & Ramp 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does State Route 33 over Interstate 5 & Ramp carry?
About 9,250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is State Route 33 over Interstate 5 & Ramp?
The structure is 497 ft (151.6 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 33 over Interstate 5 & Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.