CULVER DRIVE
Carrying CULVER DRIVE over SAN DIEGO CREEK CHANNEL
0.2 MI S BARRANCA PKY, Orange, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CULVER DRIVE
The CULVER DRIVE bridge in Orange, California carries CULVER DRIVE over SAN DIEGO CREEK CHANNEL. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 17.0 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 47,700 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 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 16.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CULVER DRIVE 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1971
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 17.0 m (56 ft)
- Deck Width
- 34.1 m (112 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 47,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 55C0357
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • 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 fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CULVER DRIVE 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 CULVER DRIVE 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 CULVER DRIVE?
CULVER DRIVE in Orange, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CULVER DRIVE inspected?
CULVER DRIVE'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 47,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CULVER DRIVE 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 CULVER DRIVE?
CULVER DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CULVER DRIVE?
CULVER DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is CULVER DRIVE and does age affect safety?
CULVER DRIVE was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.
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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