US Bridges

State Route 33 over Canon Creek

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-033-20.48 · Structure no. 52 0170

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over Canon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 33 over Canon 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 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 33
CrossesCanon Creek
Location07-VEN-033-20.48
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates34.51527, -119.27898
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2020)
Projected traffic650 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 Canon Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 33 over Canon Creek 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 May 2024.

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

About 570 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 33 over Canon Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Route 33 over Canon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.