US Bridges

Cajalco Road over Rctc & BNSF RY

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. W/O Rte. 215 Fwy. · Structure no. 56C0196

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,721
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cajalco Road over Rctc & BNSF RY is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cajalco Road over Rctc & BNSF RY in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 14,721 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,043 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCajalco Road
CrossesRctc & BNSF RY
Location0.1 Mi. W/O Rte. 215 Fwy.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.84332, -117.25211
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,721 (2014)
Projected traffic29,043 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cajalco Road over Rctc & BNSF RY built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cajalco Road over Rctc & BNSF RY 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cajalco Road over Rctc & BNSF RY carry?

About 14,721 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cajalco Road over Rctc & BNSF RY?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Cajalco Road over Rctc & BNSF RY?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.