US Bridges

State Route 33 over Ventura Ave (south)

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-033-R4.05 · Structure no. 52 0295L

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 33 over Ventura Ave (south) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 33 over Ventura Ave (south) in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 33
CrossesVentura Ave (south)
Location07-VEN-033-R4.05
RouteState Highway 33
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.33509, -119.29268
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 33 over Ventura Ave (south) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 33 over Ventura Ave (south) 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 Ventura Ave (south) carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 33 over Ventura Ave (south)?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 33 over Ventura Ave (south)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.