US Bridges

State Route 152 EB over State Route 33

Good

Merced County, California · 10-MER-152-R32.35 · Structure no. 39 0189R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 152 EB over State Route 33 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 152 EB over State Route 33 in Merced County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,501 by 2045. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 152 EB
CrossesState Route 33
Location10-MER-152-R32.35
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates37.05039, -120.6358
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2009)
Projected traffic15,501 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 152 EB over State Route 33 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 152 EB over State Route 33 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 152 EB over State Route 33 carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Route 152 EB over State Route 33?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 152 EB over State Route 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.