US Bridges

State Route 33 over Cozy Dell Creek

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-033-13.73 · Structure no. 52 0041

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over Cozy Dell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 33 over Cozy Dell Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 33
CrossesCozy Dell Creek
Location07-VEN-033-13.73
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates34.4676, -119.2862
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cozy Dell Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 33 over Cozy Dell 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 33 over Cozy Dell Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 33 over Cozy Dell Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 33 over Cozy Dell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.