US Bridges

Ramon Road over Whitewater River

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.8 Mi. E/O Gene Autry TR · Structure no. 56C0287

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,144 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
35,273
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramon Road over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramon Road over Whitewater River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 35,273 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,405 by 2047. The structure is 1,144 ft (348.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRamon Road
CrossesWhitewater River
Location0.8 Mi. E/O Gene Autry TR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.81578, -116.48024
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,144 ft (348.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,273 (2020)
Projected traffic68,405 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramon Road over Whitewater River 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 Whitewater River carry?

About 35,273 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramon Road over Whitewater River?

The structure is 1,144 ft (348.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ramon Road over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.