US Bridges

State Route 33 over Salado Creek

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 10-STA-033-13.94 · Structure no. 38 0020

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,450
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over Salado Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 33 over Salado Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 110 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 6,450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,534 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 33
CrossesSalado Creek
Location10-STA-033-13.94
RouteState Highway 33
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.48143, -121.13534
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,450 (2015)
Projected traffic9,534 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is State Route 33 over Salado Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 33 over Salado Creek carry?

About 6,450 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 33 over Salado Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 33 over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.