US Bridges

State Route 24 EB over Telegraph Ave

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-024-R3.06-OAK · Structure no. 33 0413R

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
147,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 24 EB over Telegraph Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 24 EB over Telegraph Ave 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 147,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 275,796 by 2046. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 24 EB
CrossesTelegraph Ave
Location04-ALA-024-R3.06-OAK
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates37.84071, -122.26229
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,500 (2010)
Projected traffic275,796 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 EB over Telegraph Ave built?

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

What condition is State Route 24 EB over Telegraph Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 24 EB over Telegraph Ave carry?

About 147,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 24 EB over Telegraph Ave?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 24 EB over Telegraph Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.