US Bridges

El Toro Road over Aliso Creek

Fair

Orange County, California · 1.0 Mi. Ne/O Trabuco Road · Structure no. 55C0063

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Toro Road over Aliso Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying El Toro Road over Aliso Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 50 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,053 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEl Toro Road
CrossesAliso Creek
Location1.0 Mi. Ne/O Trabuco Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.64398, -117.66607
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2017)
Projected traffic67,053 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 El Toro Road over Aliso Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is El Toro Road over Aliso Creek 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 El Toro Road over Aliso Creek carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is El Toro Road over Aliso Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns El Toro Road over Aliso Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.