RTE 57 & CHAPMAN
RTE 57 & CHAPMAN in 12-Ora-057-11.20-Ora, Orange County, California received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1976, the bridge carries 229K vehicles daily on RTE 57 & CHAPMAN over Bitterbush Channel. It is classified as structurally deficient.
RTE 57 & CHAPMAN carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1976 and is now 50 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. RTE 57 & CHAPMAN carries an average daily traffic count of 229,000 vehicles, with 19 lane(s) crossing Bitterbush Channel. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
RTE 57 & CHAPMAN is a 50-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-057-11.20-Ora in Orange County, California. The bridge carries RTE 57 & CHAPMAN over Bitterbush Channel with 19 traffic lanes, handling approximately 229K vehicles per day. Built in 1976, the structure spans 11 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
RTE 57 & CHAPMAN has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
RTE 57 & CHAPMAN was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
RTE 57 & CHAPMAN carries approximately 229K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 19 traffic lanes. It is 11 meters long and located on RTE 57 & CHAPMAN in 12-Ora-057-11.20-Ora, Orange County, California.
Yes, RTE 57 & CHAPMAN is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
RTE 57 & CHAPMAN is located 12-Ora-057-11.20-Ora in Orange County, California. The bridge carries RTE 57 & CHAPMAN over Bitterbush Channel. Its coordinates are 33.786531, -117.879678. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
RTE 57 & CHAPMAN carries RTE 57 & CHAPMAN over Bitterbush Channel. The bridge is 11 meters long and was built in 1976.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.