S73-MACARTHUR OFF
Carrying S73-MACARTHUR OFF over BONITA CREEK
12-ORA-073-23.78-IRVN, Orange, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: S73-MACARTHUR OFF
The S73-MACARTHUR OFF bridge in Orange, California carries S73-MACARTHUR OFF over BONITA CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2020, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 113.0 meters (371 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,270 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. 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 S73-MACARTHUR OFF compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1996
- Last Reconstructed
- 2020
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 113.0 m (371 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.0 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,270 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 55 0733K
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S73-MACARTHUR OFF 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 S73-MACARTHUR OFF 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 S73-MACARTHUR OFF?
S73-MACARTHUR OFF in Orange, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is S73-MACARTHUR OFF inspected?
S73-MACARTHUR OFF'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 6,270 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S73-MACARTHUR OFF is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for S73-MACARTHUR OFF?
S73-MACARTHUR OFF has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining S73-MACARTHUR OFF?
S73-MACARTHUR OFF is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is S73-MACARTHUR OFF and does age affect safety?
S73-MACARTHUR OFF was built in 1996, making it 30 years old and last reconstructed in 2020.
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.
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