US Bridges

State Route 24 over Brown Avenue

Poor

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-024-R6.84-LFYT · Structure no. 28 0131R

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 24 over Brown Avenue is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 24 over Brown Avenue in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 68 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 79,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,394 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 24
CrossesBrown Avenue
Location04-CC-024-R6.84-LFYT
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates37.8953, -122.11092
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,500 (2019)
Projected traffic117,394 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 State Route 24 over Brown Avenue built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is State Route 24 over Brown Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 24 over Brown Avenue carry?

About 79,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 24 over Brown Avenue?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 24 over Brown Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.