US Bridges

E91-N57 Connector over SR 91 & SR 57

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-5.96-ANA · Structure no. 55 0447G

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
922 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E91-N57 Connector over SR 91 & SR 57 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E91-N57 Connector over SR 91 & SR 57 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,982 by 2040. The structure is 922 ft (281 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE91-N57 Connector
CrossesSR 91 & SR 57
Location12-ORA-091-5.96-ANA
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.85008, -117.87739
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length922 ft (281 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2014)
Projected traffic31,982 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 E91-N57 Connector over SR 91 & SR 57 built?

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

What condition is E91-N57 Connector over SR 91 & SR 57 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does E91-N57 Connector over SR 91 & SR 57 carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is E91-N57 Connector over SR 91 & SR 57?

The structure is 922 ft (281 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E91-N57 Connector over SR 91 & SR 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.