US Bridges

Community RD over Poway Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.18MI S/O Poway RD · Structure no. 57C0616

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
27,642
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Community RD over Poway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Community RD over Poway Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 53 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 27,642 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,157 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCommunity RD
CrossesPoway Creek
Location0.18MI S/O Poway RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.95366, -117.04066
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,642 (2020)
Projected traffic31,157 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Community RD over Poway Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Community RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Community RD over Poway Creek carry?

About 27,642 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Community RD over Poway Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Community RD over Poway Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.