US Bridges

W24-TELEGRAPH Off over Claremont Ave

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-024-R3.38-OAK · Structure no. 33 0414K

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,609
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W24-TELEGRAPH Off over Claremont Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W24-TELEGRAPH Off over Claremont 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5,609 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,508 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW24-TELEGRAPH Off
CrossesClaremont Ave
Location04-ALA-024-R3.38-OAK
RouteState Highway 24
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.84299, -122.25769
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,609 (2010)
Projected traffic10,508 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
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 W24-TELEGRAPH Off over Claremont Ave built?

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

What condition is W24-TELEGRAPH Off over Claremont Ave 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 W24-TELEGRAPH Off over Claremont Ave carry?

About 5,609 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W24-TELEGRAPH Off over Claremont Ave?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W24-TELEGRAPH Off over Claremont Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.