US Bridges

Ramsey Street over Smith Creek

Fair

Riverside County, California · 1.2 MI E/O Hghlnd Spg Ave · Structure no. 56C0066

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramsey Street over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ramsey Street over Smith Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 90 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,338 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamsey Street
CrossesSmith Creek
Location1.2 MI E/O Hghlnd Spg Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.92676, -116.92459
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2014)
Projected traffic54,338 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramsey Street over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Ramsey Street over Smith Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramsey Street over Smith Creek carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramsey Street over Smith Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Ramsey Street over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.