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State Route 57 over Nutwood Ave

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-057-17.57-FUL · Structure no. 55 0464

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 57 over Nutwood Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 57 over Nutwood 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 248,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 327,000 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 57
CrossesNutwood Ave
Location12-ORA-057-17.57-FUL
RouteState Highway 57
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.87792, -117.88018
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.3 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248,000 (2020)
Projected traffic327,000 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Nutwood 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 Nutwood 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 57 over Nutwood Ave carry?

About 248,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is State Route 57 over Nutwood Ave?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 57 over Nutwood Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.