US Bridges

Neddick Ave over Poway Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.15MI S/O Garden RD · Structure no. 57C0390

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neddick Ave over Poway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Neddick Ave over Poway Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,781 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNeddick Ave
CrossesPoway Creek
Location0.15MI S/O Garden RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.95355, -117.01927
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,781 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Neddick Ave over Poway Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neddick Ave 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 Neddick Ave over Poway Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Neddick Ave over Poway Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Neddick Ave over Poway Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.