US Bridges

State Route 24 over El Nido Ranch RD Aqueduc

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-024-R4.90-LFYT · Structure no. 28 0137L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
568 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
79,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 24 over El Nido Ranch RD Aqueduc is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 24 over El Nido Ranch RD Aqueduc 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 5 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 79,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,967 by 2045. The structure is 568 ft (173.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 24
CrossesEl Nido Ranch RD Aqueduc
Location04-CC-024-R4.90-LFYT
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates37.89137, -122.14608
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length568 ft (173.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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 traffic118,967 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 24 over El Nido Ranch RD Aqueduc built?

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

What condition is State Route 24 over El Nido Ranch RD Aqueduc 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 El Nido Ranch RD Aqueduc carry?

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

How long is State Route 24 over El Nido Ranch RD Aqueduc?

The structure is 568 ft (173.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 24 over El Nido Ranch RD Aqueduc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.