US Bridges

Mcferon RD over Pomerado Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 300FT E/O Pomerado RD · Structure no. 57C0389

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcferon RD over Pomerado Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcferon RD over Pomerado Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,398 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcferon RD
CrossesPomerado Creek
Location300FT E/O Pomerado RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.95684, -117.06146
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2020)
Projected traffic2,398 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Mcferon RD over Pomerado Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcferon RD over Pomerado Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Mcferon RD over Pomerado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.