US Bridges

State Route 24 over Acalanes Road

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-024-R4.40-LFYT · Structure no. 28 0110K

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 24 over Acalanes Road is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 24 over Acalanes Road in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,541 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 24
CrossesAcalanes Road
Location04-CC-024-R4.40-LFYT
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates37.8924, -122.15467
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2019)
Projected traffic6,541 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Acalanes Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 24 over Acalanes Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 24 over Acalanes Road carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 24 over Acalanes Road?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 24 over Acalanes Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.