US Bridges

State Route 152 WB over State Route 33

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-152-11.27 · Structure no. 39 0225L

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,450
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 152 WB over State Route 33 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 152 WB over State Route 33 in Merced County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 12,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,807 by 2045. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesState Route 152 WB
CrossesState Route 33
Location10-MER-152-11.27
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates37.05693, -121.01655
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span141 ft (43.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,450 (2009)
Projected traffic32,807 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 km)
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 WB over State Route 33 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 152 WB over State Route 33 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 152 WB over State Route 33 carry?

About 12,450 vehicles per day (2009 count).

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

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 152 WB over State Route 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.