US Bridges

State Route 57 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-057-12.27-ANA · Structure no. 55 0399

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
425 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
229,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 57 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 57 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink in Orange County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 229,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 265,000 by 2041. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 178 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 57
CrossesBNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink
Location12-ORA-057-12.27-ANA
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.80226, -117.87888
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width178 ft (54.4 m)
Roadway width175 ft (53.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229,000 (2020)
Projected traffic265,000 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 57 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 57 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink carry?

About 229,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 57 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 57 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.