US Bridges

El Curtola Blvd over State Route 24 & Bartd

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-024-R8.27 · Structure no. 28 0125

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
388 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Curtola Blvd over State Route 24 & Bartd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying El Curtola Blvd over State Route 24 & Bartd in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,362 by 2041. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesEl Curtola Blvd
CrossesState Route 24 & Bartd
Location04-CC-024-R8.27
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.89852, -122.08529
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length388 ft (118.3 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2019)
Projected traffic4,362 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 El Curtola Blvd over State Route 24 & Bartd built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Curtola Blvd over State Route 24 & Bartd 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does El Curtola Blvd over State Route 24 & Bartd carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is El Curtola Blvd over State Route 24 & Bartd?

The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns El Curtola Blvd over State Route 24 & Bartd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.