KATELLA AVE WB
Carrying KATELLA AVE WB over SANTA ANA RIVER CHANNEL
0.3 MI. E/O ROUTE 57 FWY, Orange, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: KATELLA AVE WB
The KATELLA AVE WB bridge in Orange, California carries KATELLA AVE WB over SANTA ANA RIVER CHANNEL. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 124.4 meters (408 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,500 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. 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 KATELLA AVE WB compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1989
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 124.4 m (408 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 13,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 55C0563L
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 KATELLA AVE WB 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 KATELLA AVE WB 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 KATELLA AVE WB?
KATELLA AVE WB 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 KATELLA AVE WB inspected?
KATELLA AVE WB'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 13,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KATELLA AVE WB 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 KATELLA AVE WB?
KATELLA AVE WB has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining KATELLA AVE WB?
KATELLA AVE WB is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is KATELLA AVE WB and does age affect safety?
KATELLA AVE WB was built in 1989, making it 37 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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