FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RAMON ROAD

Carrying RAMON ROAD over WHITEWATER RIVER

0.8 MI. E/O GENE AUTRY TR, Riverside, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RAMON ROAD

The RAMON ROAD bridge in Riverside, California carries RAMON ROAD over WHITEWATER RIVER. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 15 sections, stretching 348.7 meters (1144 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35,273 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RAMON ROAD compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
1,142
Bridges in Riverside · 27 in Poor condition
RAMON ROAD 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
15
Structure Length
348.7 m (1144 ft)
Deck Width
19.5 m (64 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35,273 vehicles/day
Structure Number
56C0287

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

RAMON ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare RAMON ROAD against other structures in Riverside and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RAMON ROAD?

RAMON ROAD in Riverside, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RAMON ROAD inspected?

RAMON ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 35,273 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RAMON ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RAMON ROAD?

RAMON ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RAMON ROAD?

RAMON ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is RAMON ROAD and does age affect safety?

RAMON ROAD was built in 1982, making it 44 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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