US Bridges

Route 57 over Tonner Canyon RD

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-057-21.78 · Structure no. 55 0504

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
488 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
210,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 57 over Tonner Canyon RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 57 over Tonner Canyon RD in Orange County, California. It was built in 1971, 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 210,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 263,000 by 2041. The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 57
CrossesTonner Canyon RD
Location12-ORA-057-21.78
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.93752, -117.87732
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length488 ft (148.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210,000 (2020)
Projected traffic263,000 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 57 over Tonner Canyon RD built?

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

What condition is Route 57 over Tonner Canyon RD 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 Route 57 over Tonner Canyon RD carry?

About 210,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Route 57 over Tonner Canyon RD?

The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Route 57 over Tonner Canyon RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.