US Bridges

State Route 24 over Happy Valley Road

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-024-R5.97-LFYT · Structure no. 28 0132L

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 24 over Happy Valley Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 24 over Happy Valley Road in Contra Costa 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 79,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,394 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 24
CrossesHappy Valley Road
Location04-CC-024-R5.97-LFYT
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates37.89287, -122.12643
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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,500 (2019)
Projected traffic117,394 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Happy Valley Road built?

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

What condition is State Route 24 over Happy Valley Road 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 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 24 over Happy Valley Road carry?

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

How long is State Route 24 over Happy Valley Road?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 24 over Happy Valley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.