US Bridges

Pomerado RD over Pomerado Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · At Robison Blvd · Structure no. 57C0439

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,598
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pomerado RD over Pomerado Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pomerado RD over Pomerado Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 20,598 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,059 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPomerado RD
CrossesPomerado Creek
LocationAt Robison Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.95492, -117.06256
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,598 (2020)
Projected traffic27,059 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 Pomerado Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pomerado 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 Pomerado RD over Pomerado Creek carry?

About 20,598 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pomerado RD over Pomerado Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Pomerado RD over Pomerado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.