US Bridges

Ramon Road over UP RR & AMTRAK

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. W/O Route 10 Fwy · Structure no. 56C0052

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,164
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramon Road over UP RR & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramon Road over UP RR & AMTRAK in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 29,164 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,210 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamon Road
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location0.1 Mi. W/O Route 10 Fwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.81626, -116.40681
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,164 (2024)
Projected traffic55,210 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramon Road over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramon Road over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 Ramon Road over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 29,164 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramon Road over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ramon Road over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.