State Route 33 over Sheldon Canyon
FairVentura County, California · 07-VEN-033-14.58 · Structure no. 52 0042
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 33 over Sheldon Canyon is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 33 over Sheldon Canyon 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 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 33 over Sheldon Canyon built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 33 over Sheldon 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 33 over Sheldon Canyon carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Route 33 over Sheldon Canyon?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 33 over Sheldon Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.