Rio Rancho Road over SR 71
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-071-3.61-POM · Structure no. 53 2718
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rio Rancho Road over SR 71 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rio Rancho Road over SR 71 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,419 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rio Rancho Road over SR 71 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rio Rancho Road over SR 71 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Rio Rancho Road over SR 71 carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Rio Rancho Road over SR 71?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 231 ft (70.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Rio Rancho Road over SR 71?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.