FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BAKE PARKWAY

Carrying BAKE PARKWAY over SERRANO CREEK

100' NE/O TOLEDO WAY, Orange, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BAKE PARKWAY

The BAKE PARKWAY bridge in Orange, California carries BAKE PARKWAY over SERRANO CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1980, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 47,000 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor 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 BAKE PARKWAY 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
BAKE PARKWAY 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
9.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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
1975
Last Reconstructed
1980
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
39.6 m (130 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
47,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
55C0223

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BAKE PARKWAY 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 BAKE PARKWAY 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 BAKE PARKWAY?

BAKE PARKWAY in Orange, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BAKE PARKWAY inspected?

BAKE PARKWAY'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 47,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BAKE PARKWAY 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 BAKE PARKWAY?

BAKE PARKWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BAKE PARKWAY?

BAKE PARKWAY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BAKE PARKWAY and does age affect safety?

BAKE PARKWAY was built in 1975, making it 51 years old and last reconstructed in 1980.

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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