US Bridges

Pomerado RD over Carrol Canyon Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.4 MI E of RTE I-15 · Structure no. 57C0577

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,100
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pomerado RD over Carrol Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pomerado RD over Carrol Canyon Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 29,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,604 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPomerado RD
CrossesCarrol Canyon Creek
Location0.4 MI E of RTE I-15
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.89501, -117.10824
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,100 (2016)
Projected traffic32,604 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Carrol Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pomerado RD over Carrol Canyon 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pomerado RD over Carrol Canyon Creek carry?

About 29,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pomerado RD over Carrol Canyon Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Pomerado RD over Carrol Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.