US Bridges

El Toro Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.3 Mi. Sw/O Jeronimo Rd. · Structure no. 55C0090

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,405
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Toro Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying El Toro Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink in Orange County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 54,405 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,221 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEl Toro Road
CrossesBNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink
Location0.3 Mi. Sw/O Jeronimo Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.62614, -117.69377
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,405 (2017)
Projected traffic85,221 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Toro Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does El Toro Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink carry?

About 54,405 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is El Toro Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns El Toro Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.