FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 90 (IMPERIAL)

Carrying SR 90 (IMPERIAL) over LOFTUS DIVERSION CHANNEL

12-ORA-090-5.63-BRE, Orange, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 90 (IMPERIAL)

The SR 90 (IMPERIAL) bridge in Orange, California carries SR 90 (IMPERIAL) over LOFTUS DIVERSION CHANNEL. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1972, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 44,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 90 (IMPERIAL) compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
1,224
Bridges in Orange · 27 in Poor condition
SR 90 (IMPERIAL) 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
9.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Last Reconstructed
1972
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
25.6 m (84 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
44,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
55 0222

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 90 (IMPERIAL) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SR 90 (IMPERIAL) against other structures in Orange and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR 90 (IMPERIAL)?

SR 90 (IMPERIAL) in Orange, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 90 (IMPERIAL) inspected?

SR 90 (IMPERIAL)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 44,500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 90 (IMPERIAL) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 90 (IMPERIAL)?

SR 90 (IMPERIAL) has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 90 (IMPERIAL)?

SR 90 (IMPERIAL) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 90 (IMPERIAL) and does age affect safety?

SR 90 (IMPERIAL) was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 1972.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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