US Bridges

State Route 57 over Associated Road

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-057-19.58-FUL · Structure no. 55 0466

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 57 over Associated Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 57 over Associated Road in Orange County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 55 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 245,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 310,000 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 193 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 57
CrossesAssociated Road
Location12-ORA-057-19.58-FUL
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.90708, -117.88165
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width193 ft (58.9 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245,000 (2020)
Projected traffic310,000 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 Associated Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is State Route 57 over Associated Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 57 over Associated Road carry?

About 245,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 57 over Associated Road?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 193 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 57 over Associated Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.