US Bridges

57 SB on Ramp over Brea Canyon Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-057-22.30 · Structure no. 55 0602K

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

57 SB on Ramp over Brea Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 57 SB on Ramp over Brea Canyon Channel 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 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,596 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries57 SB on Ramp
CrossesBrea Canyon Channel
Location12-ORA-057-22.30
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.94289, -117.87349
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,260 (2020)
Projected traffic2,596 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 57 SB on Ramp over Brea Canyon Channel built?

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

What condition is 57 SB on Ramp over Brea Canyon Channel 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 57 SB on Ramp over Brea Canyon Channel carry?

About 2,260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 57 SB on Ramp over Brea Canyon Channel?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns 57 SB on Ramp over Brea Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.