US Bridges

State Route 242 over Clayton ROAD-S242 on Rmp

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-242-R0.78-CND · Structure no. 28 0289

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 242 over Clayton ROAD-S242 on Rmp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 242 over Clayton ROAD-S242 on Rmp in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 80,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230,609 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 242
CrossesClayton ROAD-S242 on Rmp
Location04-CC-242-R0.78-CND
RouteState Highway 242
Coordinates37.96953, -122.04784
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width108 ft (33 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,000 (2009)
Projected traffic230,609 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 242 over Clayton ROAD-S242 on Rmp built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is State Route 242 over Clayton ROAD-S242 on Rmp 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 242 over Clayton ROAD-S242 on Rmp carry?

About 80,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 242 over Clayton ROAD-S242 on Rmp?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 242 over Clayton ROAD-S242 on Rmp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.