US Bridges

State Route 13 over Broadway Terrace

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-013-9.07-OAK · Structure no. 33 0162

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
136,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 13 over Broadway Terrace is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 13 over Broadway Terrace in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 136,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 202,827 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesState Route 13
CrossesBroadway Terrace
Location04-ALA-013-9.07-OAK
RouteState Highway 13
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.84143, -122.2244
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136,000 (2019)
Projected traffic202,827 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 13 over Broadway Terrace built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 13 over Broadway Terrace 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 13 over Broadway Terrace carry?

About 136,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 13 over Broadway Terrace?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 13 over Broadway Terrace?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.