US Bridges

Temple Ave over State Route 57

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-057-6.17-POM · Structure no. 53 2107

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
321 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temple Ave over State Route 57 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Temple Ave over State Route 57 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,963 by 2042. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTemple Ave
CrossesState Route 57
Location07-LA-057-6.17-POM
RouteCity Street 0L373
Coordinates34.04364, -117.80124
Functional classUrban Local

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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2017)
Projected traffic50,963 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Temple Ave over State Route 57 built?

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

What condition is Temple Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Temple Ave over State Route 57 carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Temple Ave over State Route 57?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Temple Ave over State Route 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.