US Bridges

State Route 57 over BNSF RY

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-057-16.84-PLCN · Structure no. 55 0449

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
271,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 57 over BNSF RY is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying State Route 57 over BNSF RY in Orange County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 271,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 359,000 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 180 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 57
CrossesBNSF RY
Location12-ORA-057-16.84-PLCN
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.8674, -117.87872
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width180 ft (55 m)
Roadway width176 ft (53.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271,000 (2020)
Projected traffic359,000 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is State Route 57 over BNSF RY 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 June 2024.

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

About 271,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is State Route 57 over BNSF RY?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 180 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 57 over BNSF RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.