State Route 57 over LA Palma Ave
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-057-15.41-ANA · Structure no. 55 0470
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 229,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 57 over LA Palma Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 57 over LA Palma Ave in Orange County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 229,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 265,000 by 2041. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA Palma Ave built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 57 over LA Palma Ave 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 LA Palma Ave carry?
About 229,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is State Route 57 over LA Palma Ave?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 57 over LA Palma Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.