Railroad Ave over Fornat Wash
PoorPosted for loadRiverside County, California · 2.9 Mi. W/O Verbenia Ave · Structure no. 56C0099
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad Ave over Fornat Wash is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Railroad Ave over Fornat Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 91 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Railroad Ave over Fornat Wash built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is Railroad Ave over Fornat Wash in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Railroad Ave over Fornat Wash carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Railroad Ave over Fornat Wash?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Railroad Ave over Fornat Wash?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.