FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GOLDEN WEST STREET

Carrying GOLDEN WEST STREET over E GARDEN GRO-WBURG CH

0.1 MI N/O WARNER AVE, Orange, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GOLDEN WEST STREET

The GOLDEN WEST STREET bridge in Orange, California carries GOLDEN WEST STREET over E GARDEN GRO-WBURG CH. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1970, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 20.4 meters (67 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35,520 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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 GOLDEN WEST STREET 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
GOLDEN WEST STREET 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
10.7
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Last Reconstructed
1970
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
20.4 m (67 ft)
Deck Width
29.6 m (97 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35,520 vehicles/day
Structure Number
55C0134

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GOLDEN WEST STREET 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 GOLDEN WEST STREET 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 GOLDEN WEST STREET?

GOLDEN WEST STREET 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 GOLDEN WEST STREET inspected?

GOLDEN WEST STREET'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 35,520 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GOLDEN WEST STREET 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 GOLDEN WEST STREET?

GOLDEN WEST STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GOLDEN WEST STREET?

GOLDEN WEST STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is GOLDEN WEST STREET and does age affect safety?

GOLDEN WEST STREET was built in 1959, making it 67 years old and last reconstructed in 1970.

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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