US Bridges

State Route 33 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Kern County, California · 06-KER-033-19.51-TAF · Structure no. 50 0071

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,700
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 33 over Sandy Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 102 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 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 10,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,204 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 33
CrossesSandy Creek
Location06-KER-033-19.51-TAF
RouteState Highway 33
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.147, -119.47109
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2009)
Projected traffic13,204 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 33 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is State Route 33 over Sandy 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 April 2024.

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

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 33 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 33 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.