US Bridges

State Route 33 over Sespe Creek

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-033-30.52 · Structure no. 52 0078

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over Sespe Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 33 over Sespe Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 33
CrossesSespe Creek
Location07-VEN-033-30.52
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates34.56928, -119.26077
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Sespe Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 33 over Sespe 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 33 over Sespe Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 33 over Sespe Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 33 over Sespe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.