US Bridges

State Route 33 over Seventeen Canyon

Fair

Kern County, California · 06-KER-033-21.49 · Structure no. 50 0072

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over Seventeen Canyon is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 33 over Seventeen Canyon in Kern County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,242 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 33
CrossesSeventeen Canyon
Location06-KER-033-21.49
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates35.1637, -119.50124
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2009)
Projected traffic12,242 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Seventeen Canyon built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 33 over Seventeen Canyon 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 Seventeen Canyon carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is State Route 33 over Seventeen Canyon?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns State Route 33 over Seventeen Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.