Interstate 5 over El Horno Street
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-10.00-SJCP · Structure no. 55 0230
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 162,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over El Horno Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over El Horno Street in Orange County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 162,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 343,915 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 198 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over El Horno Street built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Interstate 5 over El Horno Street 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over El Horno Street carry?
About 162,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over El Horno Street?
The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over El Horno Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.