US Bridges

Ramona Expressway over Perris Valley Storm Drn

Good

Riverside County, California · 2.2 Mi. E/O Rte. 215 Fwy. · Structure no. 56C0038

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,340
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramona Expressway over Perris Valley Storm Drn is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ramona Expressway over Perris Valley Storm Drn in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 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 26,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,663 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamona Expressway
CrossesPerris Valley Storm Drn
Location2.2 Mi. E/O Rte. 215 Fwy.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.84442, -117.2132
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,340 (2018)
Projected traffic30,663 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Perris Valley Storm Drn built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Ramona Expressway over Perris Valley Storm Drn 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramona Expressway over Perris Valley Storm Drn carry?

About 26,340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramona Expressway over Perris Valley Storm Drn?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ramona Expressway over Perris Valley Storm Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.