State Route 33 over Bitterwater Creek
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-033-12.74 · Structure no. 50 0138
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,750
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 33 over Bitterwater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 33 over Bitterwater Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,926 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 33 over Bitterwater Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 33 over Bitterwater 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 33 over Bitterwater Creek carry?
About 4,750 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is State Route 33 over Bitterwater Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 33 over Bitterwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.