US Bridges

Ramona Expressway over San Jacinto River

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.7 Mi. W/O Lakeview Ave. · Structure no. 56C0037

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
19,375
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramona Expressway over San Jacinto River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ramona Expressway over San Jacinto River in Riverside 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 19,375 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,656 by 2041. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRamona Expressway
CrossesSan Jacinto River
Location0.7 Mi. W/O Lakeview Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.84053, -117.13588
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,375 (2018)
Projected traffic22,656 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ramona Expressway over San Jacinto River built?

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

What condition is Ramona Expressway over San Jacinto River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ramona Expressway over San Jacinto River carry?

About 19,375 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramona Expressway over San Jacinto River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramona Expressway over San Jacinto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.