US Bridges

Route 241 over Aliso Creek & El Toro RD

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-241-21.00-MSNV · Structure no. 55 0704R

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,047 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 241 over Aliso Creek & El Toro RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 241 over Aliso Creek & El Toro RD in Orange County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,008 by 2046. The structure is 1,047 ft (319.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 241
CrossesAliso Creek & El Toro RD
Location12-ORA-241-21.00-MSNV
RouteState Highway 241
Coordinates33.66193, -117.63679
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,047 ft (319.1 m)
Longest span285 ft (86.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2014)
Projected traffic51,008 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 241 over Aliso Creek & El Toro RD built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 241 over Aliso Creek & El Toro RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 241 over Aliso Creek & El Toro RD carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 241 over Aliso Creek & El Toro RD?

The structure is 1,047 ft (319.1 m) long with a longest span of 285 ft (86.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Route 241 over Aliso Creek & El Toro RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.