US Bridges

Tramway RD over Chino Canyon Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 3.5 MI W/O SR 111 Palm SP · Structure no. 56P0002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2014 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Tramway RD over Chino Canyon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tramway RD over Chino Canyon Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,779 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTramway RD
CrossesChino Canyon Creek
Location3.5 MI W/O SR 111 Palm SP
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates33.83926, -116.61361
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2014)
Projected traffic2,779 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Tramway RD over Chino Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tramway RD over Chino Canyon Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Tramway RD over Chino Canyon Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tramway RD over Chino Canyon Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tramway RD over Chino Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.