US Bridges

Ramon Road over Baristo Flood Control Ch

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. W/O Sunrise Way · Structure no. 56C0156

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramon Road over Baristo Flood Control Ch is a concrete culvert carrying Ramon Road over Baristo Flood Control Ch in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 23,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,250 by 2047. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamon Road
CrossesBaristo Flood Control Ch
Location0.1 Mi. W/O Sunrise Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.81579, -116.52926
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,400 (2020)
Projected traffic28,250 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Ramon Road over Baristo Flood Control Ch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramon Road over Baristo Flood Control Ch 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 2025.

How much traffic does Ramon Road over Baristo Flood Control Ch carry?

About 23,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramon Road over Baristo Flood Control Ch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Ramon Road over Baristo Flood Control Ch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.