US Bridges

Ramona Expwy over Perris Wash

Fair

Riverside County, California · 1.0 Mi. W/O Lakeview Ave · Structure no. 56C0161

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,375
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramona Expwy over Perris Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Ramona Expwy over Perris Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 19,375 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,656 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRamona Expwy
CrossesPerris Wash
Location1.0 Mi. W/O Lakeview Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.84154, -117.14017
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,375 (2018)
Projected traffic22,656 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramona Expwy over Perris Wash built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramona Expwy over Perris Wash 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ramona Expwy over Perris Wash carry?

About 19,375 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramona Expwy over Perris Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ramona Expwy over Perris Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.