US Bridges

State Route 57 over State Route 91

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-057-15.58-ANA · Structure no. 55 0446

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
229,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 57 over State Route 91 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 57 over State Route 91 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 229,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 275,796 by 2044. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 57
CrossesState Route 91
Location12-ORA-057-15.58-ANA
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.84978, -117.87586
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229,000 (2014)
Projected traffic275,796 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 State Route 91 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 57 over State Route 91 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 57 over State Route 91 carry?

About 229,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 57 over State Route 91?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 57 over State Route 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.