US Bridges

52nd WB-W24 on Rmp over 52nd Street

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-024-R2.77-OAK · Structure no. 33 0416K

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

52nd WB-W24 on Rmp over 52nd Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 52nd WB-W24 on Rmp over 52nd 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,994 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries52nd WB-W24 on Rmp
Crosses52nd Street
Location04-ALA-024-R2.77-OAK
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates37.83734, -122.26604
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (1998)
Projected traffic6,994 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 52nd WB-W24 on Rmp over 52nd Street built?

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

What condition is 52nd WB-W24 on Rmp over 52nd 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 2022.

How much traffic does 52nd WB-W24 on Rmp over 52nd Street carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 52nd WB-W24 on Rmp over 52nd Street?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 52nd WB-W24 on Rmp over 52nd Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.