US Bridges

State Route 24 WB over Lafayette Sta Puc(bartd)

Poor

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-024-R6.08-LFYT · Structure no. 28 0230L

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 24 WB over Lafayette Sta Puc(bartd) is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 24 WB over Lafayette Sta Puc(bartd) 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 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 118,967 by 2045. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 24 WB
CrossesLafayette Sta Puc(bartd)
Location04-CC-024-R6.08-LFYT
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates37.89326, -122.1248
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.
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 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
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 WB over Lafayette Sta Puc(bartd) built?

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

What condition is State Route 24 WB over Lafayette Sta Puc(bartd) 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 WB over Lafayette Sta Puc(bartd) carry?

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

How long is State Route 24 WB over Lafayette Sta Puc(bartd)?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 24 WB over Lafayette Sta Puc(bartd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.