FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PAULARINO-N55 ONRP

Carrying PAULARINO-N55 ONRP over N55-S405 CONNECTOR RAMP

12-ORA-055-R5.80-CMS, Orange, California

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating Higher than 76% of rated California bridges

PAULARINO-N55 ONRP in Orange, California sits above 76% of rated California bridges on inventory load rating (34 t), while its 1968 build year is earlier than 64% of Orange's recorded-year cohort (1,164 bridges).

PAULARINO-N55 ONRP in Orange, California is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1968, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 5. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.

NBI record plate

Structure CA:55 0437S

INTERSTATE-ERA · CONCRETE · MULTI-SPAN · SUPER-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR

  • INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
  • CONCRETE Concrete
  • MULTI-SPAN 3 spans
  • SUPER-LED Superstructure-led
  • ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
  • STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
  • CAT-FAIR Fair

Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.

Bridge Snapshot: PAULARINO-N55 ONRP

The PAULARINO-N55 ONRP bridge in Orange, California carries PAULARINO-N55 ONRP over N55-S405 CONNECTOR RAMP. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 75.3 meters (247 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,301 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

How PAULARINO-N55 ONRP compares

▲ 1.9
Load rating vs California average (32.1 t; 25,538 of 25,848 rated)
1,164
Bridges in Orange · 35 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 1968, earlier than 749 of Orange's 1,164 bridges with a recorded construction year (64%), against a county median build year of 1976. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.

PAULARINO-N55 ONRP 34.0 t
California average (25,538 of 25,848 rated) 32.1 t

Live comparison across California bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (25,538 of 25,848 rated).

PAULARINO-N55 ONRP vs every rated California bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

34 Top 24% higher than 76% of 25,538 bridges

rated California bridges, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more bridges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.

Orange inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 1,164 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
75.3 m (247 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,301 vehicles/day
Structure Number
55 0437S

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PAULARINO-N55 ONRP 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 PAULARINO-N55 ONRP 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 PAULARINO-N55 ONRP?

PAULARINO-N55 ONRP in Orange, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PAULARINO-N55 ONRP inspected?

PAULARINO-N55 ONRP'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 9,301 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PAULARINO-N55 ONRP 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 PAULARINO-N55 ONRP?

PAULARINO-N55 ONRP has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PAULARINO-N55 ONRP?

PAULARINO-N55 ONRP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PAULARINO-N55 ONRP and does age affect safety?

PAULARINO-N55 ONRP was built in 1968, making it 58 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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Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.