Interstate 5 over El Toro Road
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-18.69-LGNH · Structure no. 55 0235
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 259,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over El Toro Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over El Toro Road in Orange County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 56 years old, older 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 259,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 413,168 by 2046. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 249 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Toro Road built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Interstate 5 over El Toro Road 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over El Toro Road carry?
About 259,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over El Toro Road?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 249 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over El Toro Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.