US Bridges

Scripps Poway Pkwy over Beeler Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · At Pomerado Road · Structure no. 57C0593

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,631
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scripps Poway Pkwy over Beeler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scripps Poway Pkwy over Beeler Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 43,631 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,179 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesScripps Poway Pkwy
CrossesBeeler Creek
LocationAt Pomerado Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.93492, -117.0598
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,631 (2016)
Projected traffic49,179 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Scripps Poway Pkwy over Beeler Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scripps Poway Pkwy over Beeler 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 Scripps Poway Pkwy over Beeler Creek carry?

About 43,631 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scripps Poway Pkwy over Beeler Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Scripps Poway Pkwy over Beeler Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.