Ragsdale Road over Rockledge Ditch
FairRiverside County, California · 1.9 MI E/O Eagle Mtn Road · Structure no. 56C0123
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1944
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ragsdale Road over Rockledge Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ragsdale Road over Rockledge Ditch in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1944, so it is 93 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ragsdale Road over Rockledge Ditch built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1944.
What condition is Ragsdale Road over Rockledge Ditch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ragsdale Road over Rockledge Ditch carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ragsdale Road over Rockledge Ditch?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ragsdale Road over Rockledge Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.