US Bridges

State Route 33 over San Antonio Creek

Poor

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-033-7.58 · Structure no. 52 0065

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over San Antonio Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 33 over San Antonio Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,240 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 33
CrossesSan Antonio Creek
Location07-VEN-033-7.58
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates34.38, -119.30466
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2020)
Projected traffic27,240 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 33 over San Antonio Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 33 over San Antonio Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 33 over San Antonio Creek carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 33 over San Antonio Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 33 over San Antonio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.