US Bridges

State Route 24 WB over Walnut Creek Uc (bartd)

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-024-R8.31 · Structure no. 28 0255

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79,500
2009 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

State Route 24 WB over Walnut Creek Uc (bartd) is a concrete slab carrying State Route 24 WB over Walnut Creek Uc (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 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 118,967 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesState Route 24 WB
CrossesWalnut Creek Uc (bartd)
Location04-CC-024-R8.31
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates37.89796, -122.08488
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,500 (2009)
Projected traffic118,967 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 Walnut Creek Uc (bartd) built?

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

What condition is State Route 24 WB over Walnut Creek Uc (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 State Route 24 WB over Walnut Creek Uc (bartd) carry?

About 79,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 24 WB over Walnut Creek Uc (bartd)?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns State Route 24 WB over Walnut Creek Uc (bartd)?

It is owned by the Railroad.