US Bridges

Olympic Pkwy over Poggi Canyon Channel

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.5 MI E/O Herritage RD · Structure no. 57C0842

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olympic Pkwy over Poggi Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Olympic Pkwy over Poggi Canyon Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,700 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOlympic Pkwy
CrossesPoggi Canyon Channel
Location0.5 MI E/O Herritage RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.62074, -116.9935
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2020)
Projected traffic39,700 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Olympic Pkwy over Poggi Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olympic Pkwy over Poggi Canyon Channel 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Olympic Pkwy over Poggi Canyon Channel carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Olympic Pkwy over Poggi Canyon Channel?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Olympic Pkwy over Poggi Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.