US Bridges

Ragsdale Road over Larry Ditch

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.4 MI W/O Route 177 Hwy. · Structure no. 56C0310

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ragsdale Road over Larry Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ragsdale Road over Larry Ditch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRagsdale Road
CrossesLarry Ditch
Location0.4 MI W/O Route 177 Hwy.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.71281, -115.40781
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic248 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ragsdale Road over Larry Ditch built?

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

What condition is Ragsdale Road over Larry Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Ragsdale Road over Larry Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ragsdale Road over Larry Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ragsdale Road over Larry Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.