Gate DR over Poway Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.08MI S/O Poway RD · Structure no. 57C0393
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gate DR over Poway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gate DR over Poway Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,109 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gate DR over Poway Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gate DR over Poway Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Gate DR over Poway Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Gate DR over Poway Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Gate DR over Poway Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.