US Bridges

W91-S57 Connector over Routes 91 57 & Conns

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-6.16-ANA · Structure no. 55 0448F

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,327 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W91-S57 Connector over Routes 91 57 & Conns is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W91-S57 Connector over Routes 91 57 & Conns 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,055 by 2040. The structure is 1,327 ft (404.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW91-S57 Connector
CrossesRoutes 91 57 & Conns
Location12-ORA-091-6.16-ANA
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.84706, -117.87635
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,327 ft (404.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2014)
Projected traffic28,055 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 W91-S57 Connector over Routes 91 57 & Conns built?

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

What condition is W91-S57 Connector over Routes 91 57 & Conns 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W91-S57 Connector over Routes 91 57 & Conns carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is W91-S57 Connector over Routes 91 57 & Conns?

The structure is 1,327 ft (404.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns W91-S57 Connector over Routes 91 57 & Conns?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.