US Bridges

State Route 57 over Cold Spring Lane

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-057-R2.52-DMBR · Structure no. 53 2163

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 57 over Cold Spring Lane is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 57 over Cold Spring Lane 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 198,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 233,532 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 161 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 57
CrossesCold Spring Lane
Location07-LA-057-R2.52-DMBR
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.97519, -117.84327
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width161 ft (49.1 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198,000 (2017)
Projected traffic233,532 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Cold Spring Lane 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 Cold Spring Lane in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 57 over Cold Spring Lane carry?

About 198,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 57 over Cold Spring Lane?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 57 over Cold Spring Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.