UP RR & METRO LINK
Carrying UP RR & METRO LINK over LEWIS STREET
0.4 MI. S/O BALL ROAD, Orange, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: UP RR & METRO LINK
The UP RR & METRO LINK bridge in Orange, California carries UP RR & METRO LINK over LEWIS STREET. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 6,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How UP RR & METRO LINK compares
Live comparison across California.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 55C0471
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether UP RR & METRO LINK 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 UP RR & METRO LINK 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 UP RR & METRO LINK?
UP RR & METRO LINK in Orange, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is UP RR & METRO LINK inspected?
UP RR & METRO LINK'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 6,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. UP RR & METRO LINK is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for UP RR & METRO LINK?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for UP RR & METRO LINK.
Who is responsible for maintaining UP RR & METRO LINK?
Ownership is not specified for UP RR & METRO LINK in the NBI.
How old is UP RR & METRO LINK and does age affect safety?
UP RR & METRO LINK was built in 1972, making it 54 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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