State Route 57 over Orangethorpe Ave
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-057-16.39-PLCN · Structure no. 55 0459
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 273,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 57 over Orangethorpe Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 57 over Orangethorpe Ave 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 273,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 361,000 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 217 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 57 over Orangethorpe Ave 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 Orangethorpe Ave 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 57 over Orangethorpe Ave carry?
About 273,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is State Route 57 over Orangethorpe Ave?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 217 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 57 over Orangethorpe Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.