US Bridges

State Route 57 NB over Gladstone Street

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-057-R11.35R-SDMS · Structure no. 53 1976R

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 57 NB over Gladstone Street is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying State Route 57 NB over Gladstone Street 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 79,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,179 by 2045. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 57 NB
CrossesGladstone Street
Location07-LA-057-R11.35R-SDMS
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates34.11376, -117.82378
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,000 (2015)
Projected traffic73,179 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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 NB over Gladstone Street built?

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

What condition is State Route 57 NB over Gladstone Street 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 NB over Gladstone Street carry?

About 79,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 57 NB over Gladstone Street?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 57 NB over Gladstone Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.