US Bridges

State Route 24 WB over Golden Gate Ave

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-024-R4.44-OAK · Structure no. 33 0420L

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 24 WB over Golden Gate Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 24 WB over Golden Gate 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 143,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 269,675 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 24 WB
CrossesGolden Gate Ave
Location04-ALA-024-R4.44-OAK
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates37.84998, -122.24008
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143,000 (2010)
Projected traffic269,675 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Golden Gate Ave built?

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

What condition is State Route 24 WB over Golden Gate 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 WB over Golden Gate Ave carry?

About 143,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 24 WB over Golden Gate Ave?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 24 WB over Golden Gate Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.