US Bridges

State Route 33 over Del Puerto Creek

Good

Stanislaus County, California · 10-STA-033-16.54 · Structure no. 38 0019

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over Del Puerto Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 33 over Del Puerto Creek in Stanislaus 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,907 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 33
CrossesDel Puerto Creek
Location10-STA-033-16.54
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates37.51383, -121.15951
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2009)
Projected traffic7,907 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Del Puerto Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 33 over Del Puerto Creek 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 33 over Del Puerto Creek carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 33 over Del Puerto Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 33 over Del Puerto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.