ALTON PARKWAY
Carrying ALTON PARKWAY over BEE CANYON WASH CHANNEL
50 FEET W/O PACIFICA, Orange, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ALTON PARKWAY
The ALTON PARKWAY bridge in Orange, California carries ALTON PARKWAY over BEE CANYON WASH CHANNEL. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,900 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 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 ALTON PARKWAY 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1987
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Deck Width
- 36.9 m (121 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 55C0610M
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 ALTON 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 ALTON 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 ALTON PARKWAY?
ALTON PARKWAY in Orange, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ALTON PARKWAY inspected?
ALTON 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 16,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ALTON PARKWAY 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 ALTON PARKWAY?
ALTON PARKWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ALTON PARKWAY?
ALTON PARKWAY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is ALTON PARKWAY and does age affect safety?
ALTON PARKWAY was built in 1987, making it 39 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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