US Bridges

Wagner Ave over State Route 57

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-057-13.92-ANA · Structure no. 55 0515

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagner Ave over State Route 57 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wagner Ave over State Route 57 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,018 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWagner Ave
CrossesState Route 57
Location12-ORA-057-13.92-ANA
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.8253, -117.87646
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2014)
Projected traffic6,018 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wagner Ave over State Route 57 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagner Ave over State Route 57 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wagner Ave over State Route 57 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wagner Ave over State Route 57?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Wagner Ave over State Route 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.