US Bridges

Pathfinder Road over State Route 57

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-057-R3.17-DMBR · Structure no. 53 2164

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pathfinder Road over State Route 57 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pathfinder Road over State Route 57 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,851 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPathfinder Road
CrossesState Route 57
Location07-LA-057-R3.17-DMBR
RouteCity Street 0Q979
Coordinates33.98418, -117.84317
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2017)
Projected traffic28,851 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 Pathfinder Road over State Route 57 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Pathfinder Road 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 Pathfinder Road over State Route 57 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pathfinder Road over State Route 57?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Pathfinder Road over State Route 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.