US Bridges

Springhurst Dr. over Penasquitos Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.1MI S/O Poway RD · Structure no. 57C0675

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,870
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springhurst Dr. over Penasquitos Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Springhurst Dr. over Penasquitos 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,331 by 2045. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringhurst Dr.
CrossesPenasquitos Creek
Location0.1MI S/O Poway RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.94548, -117.07639
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,870 (2016)
Projected traffic2,331 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 Springhurst Dr. over Penasquitos Creek built?

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

What condition is Springhurst Dr. over Penasquitos Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Springhurst Dr. over Penasquitos Creek carry?

About 1,870 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Springhurst Dr. over Penasquitos Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Springhurst Dr. over Penasquitos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.