US Bridges

State Route 57 over Brea Canyon RD

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-057-R0.91-DMBR · Structure no. 53 2161

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
342 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
203,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 57 over Brea Canyon RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 57 over Brea Canyon RD in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 53 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 6 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 203,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 244,193 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 161 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesState Route 57
CrossesBrea Canyon RD
Location07-LA-057-R0.91-DMBR
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.95749, -117.86002
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width161 ft (49.1 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203,000 (2017)
Projected traffic244,193 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Brea Canyon RD built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is State Route 57 over Brea Canyon 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 Brea Canyon RD carry?

About 203,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 57 over Brea Canyon RD?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 57 over Brea Canyon RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.