US Bridges

Ramona Expressway over Interstate 215

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-215-R31.08 · Structure no. 56 0730

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramona Expressway over Interstate 215 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramona Expressway over Interstate 215 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 41 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamona Expressway
CrossesInterstate 215
Location08-RIV-215-R31.08
RouteCounty Highway 0W554
Coordinates33.84357, -117.25113
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2020)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramona Expressway over Interstate 215 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Ramona Expressway over Interstate 215 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramona Expressway over Interstate 215 carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramona Expressway over Interstate 215?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Ramona Expressway over Interstate 215?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.