US Bridges

State Route 57 over BNSF RY Spur Track

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-057-16.63-PLCN · Structure no. 55 0450

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

About this bridge

State Route 57 over BNSF RY Spur Track is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying State Route 57 over BNSF RY Spur Track 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 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 271,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 359,000 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 206 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 57
CrossesBNSF RY Spur Track
Location12-ORA-057-16.63-PLCN
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.86451, -117.87796
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width206 ft (62.7 m)
Roadway width202 ft (61.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271,000 (2020)
Projected traffic359,000 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure13
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 Spur Track 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 Spur Track 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 May 2024.

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

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

How long is State Route 57 over BNSF RY Spur Track?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 206 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 57 over BNSF RY Spur Track?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.