US Bridges

East Portal Bldg over State Route 24

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-024-R0.28 · Structure no. 28 0283L

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Portal Bldg over State Route 24 is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Portal Bldg over State Route 24 in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Portal Bldg
CrossesState Route 24
Location04-CC-024-R0.28
Coordinates37.86112, -122.20968
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2017)
Projected traffic5 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 East Portal Bldg over State Route 24 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Portal Bldg over State Route 24 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 East Portal Bldg over State Route 24 carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Portal Bldg over State Route 24?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns East Portal Bldg over State Route 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.