US Bridges

Mlk JR-W24 on Ramp over 42nd Street

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-024-R2.33-OAK · Structure no. 33 0363K

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk JR-W24 on Ramp over 42nd Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mlk JR-W24 on Ramp over 42nd 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,812 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMlk JR-W24 on Ramp
Crosses42nd Street
Location04-ALA-024-R2.33-OAK
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates37.83119, -122.26719
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2012)
Projected traffic17,812 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Mlk JR-W24 on Ramp over 42nd Street built?

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

What condition is Mlk JR-W24 on Ramp over 42nd Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mlk JR-W24 on Ramp over 42nd Street carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mlk JR-W24 on Ramp over 42nd Street?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk JR-W24 on Ramp over 42nd Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.