US Bridges

Midland RD over Poway Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 375FT S/O Poway RD · Structure no. 57C0617

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland RD over Poway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Midland RD over Poway Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMidland RD
CrossesPoway Creek
Location375FT S/O Poway RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.95521, -117.03668
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2016)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Midland RD over Poway Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midland 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 Midland RD over Poway Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Midland RD over Poway Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Midland RD over Poway Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.