Interstate 5 over El Camino Real
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-1.63-SCLE · Structure no. 55 0203
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 296 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 165,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over El Camino Real is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 5 over El Camino Real in Orange County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 67 years old, older 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 165,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 194,709 by 2044. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over El Camino Real built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Interstate 5 over El Camino Real 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over El Camino Real carry?
About 165,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over El Camino Real?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over El Camino Real?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.