US Bridges

Old Pomerado RD over Beeler Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.36MI S/O Pomerado RD · Structure no. 57C0108

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Pomerado RD over Beeler Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Pomerado RD over Beeler Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Pomerado RD
CrossesBeeler Creek
Location0.36MI S/O Pomerado RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.9396, -117.06583
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic657 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Pomerado RD over Beeler Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Pomerado RD over Beeler 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old Pomerado RD over Beeler Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Pomerado RD over Beeler Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Pomerado RD over Beeler Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.