US Bridges

Via Verde over State Route 57

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-057-R8.71-SDMS · Structure no. 53 2002

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via Verde over State Route 57 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Via Verde over State Route 57 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,181 by 2045. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVia Verde
CrossesState Route 57
Location07-LA-057-R8.71-SDMS
RouteCity Street 0L384
Coordinates34.07778, -117.81441
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,181 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Via Verde over State Route 57 built?

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

What condition is Via Verde over State Route 57 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 Via Verde over State Route 57 carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Via Verde over State Route 57?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Via Verde over State Route 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.