US Bridges

State Route 57 over Sunset Crossing RD

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-057-4.98-DMBR · Structure no. 53 1941

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 57 over Sunset Crossing RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 57 over Sunset Crossing RD in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 145,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143,308 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 57
CrossesSunset Crossing RD
Location07-LA-057-4.98-DMBR
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates34.02857, -117.81122
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145,000 (2017)
Projected traffic143,308 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sunset Crossing RD built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 57 over Sunset Crossing RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 57 over Sunset Crossing RD carry?

About 145,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is State Route 57 over Sunset Crossing RD?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 57 over Sunset Crossing RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.