ASSOCIATED RD
Carrying ASSOCIATED RD over FULLERTON DAM DIV CHAN
0.3 MI N/O BASTANCHURY, Orange, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ASSOCIATED RD
The ASSOCIATED RD bridge in Orange, California carries ASSOCIATED RD over FULLERTON DAM DIV CHAN. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1965, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 22.3 meters (73 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,400 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 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ASSOCIATED RD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1941
- Last Reconstructed
- 1965
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 22.3 m (73 ft)
- Deck Width
- 22.6 m (74 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 55C0345
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
ASSOCIATED RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare ASSOCIATED RD 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 ASSOCIATED RD?
ASSOCIATED RD in Orange, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ASSOCIATED RD inspected?
ASSOCIATED RD'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 10,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ASSOCIATED RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ASSOCIATED RD?
ASSOCIATED RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ASSOCIATED RD?
ASSOCIATED RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is ASSOCIATED RD and does age affect safety?
ASSOCIATED RD was built in 1941, making it 85 years old and last reconstructed in 1965.
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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