US Bridges

State Route 57 over Rolling Hills DR

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-057-19.33-FUL · Structure no. 55 0483

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

About this bridge

State Route 57 over Rolling Hills DR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 57 over Rolling Hills DR 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 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 57
CrossesRolling Hills DR
Location12-ORA-057-19.33-FUL
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.90337, -117.88081
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width186 ft (56.7 m)
Roadway width181 ft (55.1 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 Rolling Hills DR 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 Rolling Hills DR 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 Rolling Hills DR carry?

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

How long is State Route 57 over Rolling Hills DR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 57 over Rolling Hills DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.