US Bridges

Redwood Road over State Route 13

Poor

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-013-5.39-OAK · Structure no. 33 0147

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redwood Road over State Route 13 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Redwood Road over State Route 13 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,914 by 2043. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesRedwood Road
CrossesState Route 13
Location04-ALA-013-5.39-OAK
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.79851, -122.18564
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic14,914 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Redwood Road over State Route 13 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redwood Road over State Route 13 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Redwood Road over State Route 13 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Redwood Road over State Route 13?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Redwood Road over State Route 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.