FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PORTOLA PARKWAY

Carrying PORTOLA PARKWAY over HICKS CANYON TRAIL

0.2 MI. W/O JEFFREY ROAD, Orange, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PORTOLA PARKWAY

The PORTOLA PARKWAY bridge in Orange, California carries PORTOLA PARKWAY over HICKS CANYON TRAIL. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.3 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 PORTOLA PARKWAY compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
1,224
Bridges in Orange · 27 in Poor condition
PORTOLA PARKWAY 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.3 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
30.5 m (100 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
55C0723

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 PORTOLA 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 PORTOLA 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 PORTOLA PARKWAY?

PORTOLA PARKWAY in Orange, California, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PORTOLA PARKWAY inspected?

PORTOLA 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 10,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PORTOLA 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 PORTOLA PARKWAY?

PORTOLA PARKWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PORTOLA PARKWAY?

PORTOLA PARKWAY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is PORTOLA PARKWAY and does age affect safety?

PORTOLA PARKWAY was built in 2002, making it 24 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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