US Bridges

State Route 24 WB over 42nd Street

Good

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

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,500
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 24 WB over 42nd Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 24 WB 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 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 75,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,517 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 24 WB
Crosses42nd Street
Location04-ALA-024-R2.33-OAK
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates37.83113, -122.26682
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 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 width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,500 (2012)
Projected traffic99,517 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 State Route 24 WB over 42nd Street built?

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

What condition is State Route 24 WB over 42nd 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 State Route 24 WB over 42nd Street carry?

About 75,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 24 WB 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 93 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 24 WB over 42nd Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.