US Bridges

Pomerado RD over Poway Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.2MI S/O Poway RD · Structure no. 57C0109

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pomerado RD over Poway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pomerado RD over Poway Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,424 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPomerado RD
CrossesPoway Creek
Location0.2MI S/O Poway RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.94873, -117.06237
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2020)
Projected traffic21,424 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pomerado RD over Poway Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pomerado RD over Poway 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 Pomerado RD over Poway Creek carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pomerado RD over Poway Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Pomerado RD over Poway Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.