US Bridges

State Route 57 over Pomona Boulevard Drain

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-057-R6.75-POM · Structure no. 53 2597

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 57 over Pomona Boulevard Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 57 over Pomona Boulevard Drain in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1972, 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 146,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,359 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 57
CrossesPomona Boulevard Drain
Location07-LA-057-R6.75-POM
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates34.05265, -117.80232
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146,000 (2022)
Projected traffic146,359 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 57 over Pomona Boulevard Drain built?

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

What condition is State Route 57 over Pomona Boulevard Drain 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 Pomona Boulevard Drain carry?

About 146,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 57 over Pomona Boulevard Drain?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns State Route 57 over Pomona Boulevard Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.