US Bridges

State Route 33 over North Fork Matilija Crk

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-033-16.13 · Structure no. 52 0173

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over North Fork Matilija Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 33 over North Fork Matilija Crk in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 33
CrossesNorth Fork Matilija Crk
Location07-VEN-033-16.13
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates34.49267, -119.30637
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 North Fork Matilija Crk built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 33 over North Fork Matilija Crk 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 North Fork Matilija Crk carry?

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

How long is State Route 33 over North Fork Matilija Crk?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 33 over North Fork Matilija Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.