US Bridges

Wilson Ranch Road over California Aqueduct

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 1.9 MI S of Palmdale RD · Structure no. 54C0497

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Ranch Road over California Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Ranch Road over California Aqueduct in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWilson Ranch Road
CrossesCalifornia Aqueduct
Location1.9 MI S of Palmdale RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.4796, -117.52119
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2021)
Projected traffic74 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local 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 Wilson Ranch Road over California Aqueduct built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Ranch Road over California Aqueduct 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Ranch Road over California Aqueduct carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Ranch Road over California Aqueduct?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Ranch Road over California Aqueduct?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.