US Bridges

State Route 57 over Lambert Road

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-057-20.88-BRE · Structure no. 55 0492

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 57 over Lambert Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 57 over Lambert Road in Orange County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 245,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 310,000 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 57
CrossesLambert Road
Location12-ORA-057-20.88-BRE
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.92506, -117.87995
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.2 m)
Roadway width170 ft (51.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245,000 (2020)
Projected traffic310,000 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lambert Road built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is State Route 57 over Lambert Road 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 Lambert Road carry?

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

How long is State Route 57 over Lambert Road?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 57 over Lambert Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.