US Bridges

LA Salle Ave over State Route 13

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-013-7.76-OAK · Structure no. 33 0160

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Salle Ave over State Route 13 is a concrete continuous slab carrying LA Salle Ave over State Route 13 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,464 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA Salle Ave
CrossesState Route 13
Location04-ALA-013-7.76-OAK
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.82592, -122.21096
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2019)
Projected traffic11,464 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA Salle Ave over State Route 13 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Salle Ave over State Route 13 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does LA Salle Ave over State Route 13 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is LA Salle Ave over State Route 13?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA Salle Ave over State Route 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.