US Bridges

State Route 24 over State Route 13

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-024-R5.08-OAK · Structure no. 33 0378

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
147,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 24 over State Route 13 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 24 over State Route 13 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 147,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,363 by 2044. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesState Route 24
CrossesState Route 13
Location04-ALA-024-R5.08-OAK
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates37.84863, -122.22866
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.3 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,000 (2010)
Projected traffic200,363 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 over State Route 13 built?

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

What condition is State Route 24 over State Route 13 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 24 over State Route 13 carry?

About 147,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 24 over State Route 13?

The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 24 over State Route 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.