FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP

Carrying BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP over INTERSTATE 5

12-ORA-005-21.33-IRVN, Orange, California

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating Lower than 63% of rated California bridges

BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP in Orange, California sits above 37% of rated California bridges on inventory load rating (32 t), while its 1995 build year is earlier than 26% of Orange's recorded-year cohort (1,164 bridges).

BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP in Orange, California is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1995, 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 0738S

LATE-CENTURY · PRESTRESS · LONG-SPAN-RUN · DECK-LED · HEAVY-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR

  • LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
  • PRESTRESS Prestressed concrete
  • LONG-SPAN-RUN 4 spans
  • DECK-LED Deck-led
  • HEAVY-ADT Heavy 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: BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP

The BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP bridge in Orange, California carries BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP over INTERSTATE 5. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 142.6 meters (468 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 32,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP compares

▲ 0.3
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 1995, earlier than 302 of Orange's 1,164 bridges with a recorded construction year (26%), against a county median build year of 1976. This is one of the newer structures in its county.

BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP 32.4 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).

BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP vs every rated California bridge

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

32 Top 63% higher than 37% 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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
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
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
1995
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
142.6 m (468 ft)
Deck Width
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
32,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
55 0738S

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP 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 BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP 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 BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP?

BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP in Orange, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP inspected?

BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP'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 32,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP 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 BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP?

BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP?

BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP and does age affect safety?

BAKE PKWY-N405 RMP was built in 1995, making it 31 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.