US Bridges

Broadway over Golden Gate Ave

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-024-R4.43-OAK · Structure no. 33 0132Y

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over Golden Gate Ave is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Broadway over Golden Gate Ave in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroadway
CrossesGolden Gate Ave
Location04-ALA-024-R4.43-OAK
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates37.84923, -122.24037
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length146 ft (44.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2010)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway over Golden Gate Ave built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway over Golden Gate Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Broadway over Golden Gate Ave carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over Golden Gate Ave?

The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over Golden Gate Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.