US Bridges

E24-MLK Jr Offramp over 40th Street

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-024-R2.20-OAK · Structure no. 33 0359S

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
329 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E24-MLK Jr Offramp over 40th Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E24-MLK Jr Offramp over 40th Street in Alameda 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 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,842 by 2044. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE24-MLK Jr Offramp
Crosses40th Street
Location04-ALA-024-R2.20-OAK
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates37.82877, -122.26636
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2012)
Projected traffic8,842 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 E24-MLK Jr Offramp over 40th Street built?

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

What condition is E24-MLK Jr Offramp over 40th Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does E24-MLK Jr Offramp over 40th Street carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E24-MLK Jr Offramp over 40th Street?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E24-MLK Jr Offramp over 40th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.