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Orange County, CA · Structure #55 0618

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.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
229K
Daily Traffic
1976
Year Built
11m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
RTE 57 & CHAPMAN
Crosses Over
Bitterbush Channel
State
California
County
Orange County
Location
12-Ora-057-11.20-Ora
Year Built
1976
Age
50 years
Daily Traffic
229,000
Lanes
19
Length
11 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
55 0618

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.

Location Map

12-Ora-057-11.20-Ora, Orange County, California

33.786531, -117.879678

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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.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.