US Bridges

State Route 57 over Arrow HWY

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-057-R10.74-SDMS · Structure no. 53 1954

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
149,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 57 over Arrow HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 57 over Arrow HWY 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 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 149,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,359 by 2045. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 57
CrossesArrow HWY
Location07-LA-057-R10.74-SDMS
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates34.10647, -117.82124
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.2 m)
Roadway width164 ft (50 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149,000 (2022)
Projected traffic146,359 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Arrow HWY built?

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

What condition is State Route 57 over Arrow HWY 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 57 over Arrow HWY carry?

About 149,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 57 over Arrow HWY?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 57 over Arrow HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.