Interstate 5 over El Toro Drain
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-16.32-LGNH · Structure no. 55 1136
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 204,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over El Toro Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 5 over El Toro Drain in Orange County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 66 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 6 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 204,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 323,610 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over El Toro Drain built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Interstate 5 over El Toro Drain 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over El Toro Drain carry?
About 204,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over El Toro Drain?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns Interstate 5 over El Toro Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.