US Bridges

State Route 57 over Lacmta & BNSF RY

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-057-R11.15-SDMS · Structure no. 53 1931

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 57 over Lacmta & BNSF RY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 57 over Lacmta & BNSF RY in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 158,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,359 by 2045. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 57
CrossesLacmta & BNSF RY
Location07-LA-057-R11.15-SDMS
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates34.11098, -117.82346
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.8 m)
Roadway width166 ft (50.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158,000 (2015)
Projected traffic146,359 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 57 over Lacmta & BNSF RY built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 57 over Lacmta & BNSF RY in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 57 over Lacmta & BNSF RY carry?

About 158,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 57 over Lacmta & BNSF RY?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 57 over Lacmta & BNSF RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.