US Bridges

State Route 33 over Oilfield Ditch

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-033-2.14 · Structure no. 52 0210

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over Oilfield Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 33 over Oilfield Ditch in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,333 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 33
CrossesOilfield Ditch
Location07-VEN-033-2.14
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates34.30839, -119.29795
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2022)
Projected traffic52,333 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 33 over Oilfield Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 33 over Oilfield Ditch 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 Oilfield Ditch carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 33 over Oilfield Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 33 over Oilfield Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.