US Bridges

N13-W80 Connector over I 80 & W80-S13 Connector

Poor

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-013-13.92L-BER · Structure no. 33 0191G

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
460 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N13-W80 Connector over I 80 & W80-S13 Connector is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N13-W80 Connector over I 80 & W80-S13 Connector in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,741 by 2043. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN13-W80 Connector
CrossesI 80 & W80-S13 Connector
Location04-ALA-013-13.92L-BER
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates37.84901, -122.29868
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2019)
Projected traffic44,741 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N13-W80 Connector over I 80 & W80-S13 Connector built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is N13-W80 Connector over I 80 & W80-S13 Connector 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 N13-W80 Connector over I 80 & W80-S13 Connector carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N13-W80 Connector over I 80 & W80-S13 Connector?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N13-W80 Connector over I 80 & W80-S13 Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.