US Bridges

S57-E91 Connector over State Route 91

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-057-15.59-ANA · Structure no. 55 0446F

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,960
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S57-E91 Connector over State Route 91 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S57-E91 Connector over State Route 91 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 19,960 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,861 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS57-E91 Connector
CrossesState Route 91
Location12-ORA-057-15.59-ANA
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.84994, -117.87616
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,960 (2014)
Projected traffic23,861 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S57-E91 Connector over State Route 91 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is S57-E91 Connector over State Route 91 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S57-E91 Connector over State Route 91 carry?

About 19,960 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S57-E91 Connector over State Route 91?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S57-E91 Connector over State Route 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.