State Route 57 over Brea Trail
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-057-20.61-BRE · Structure no. 55 0482
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 245,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 57 over Brea Trail is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying State Route 57 over Brea Trail in Orange County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 54 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 245,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 310,000 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 213 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Brea Trail built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is State Route 57 over Brea Trail 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 Brea Trail carry?
About 245,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is State Route 57 over Brea Trail?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 213 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 57 over Brea Trail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.