US Bridges

State Route 13 SB over Moraga Ave

Poor

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-013-8.28-OAK · Structure no. 33 0227L

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 13 SB over Moraga Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 13 SB over Moraga Ave in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 57,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,009 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 13 SB
CrossesMoraga Ave
Location04-ALA-013-8.28-OAK
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates37.83214, -122.21655
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,000 (2019)
Projected traffic85,009 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 13 SB over Moraga Ave built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 13 SB over Moraga Ave 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 State Route 13 SB over Moraga Ave carry?

About 57,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 13 SB over Moraga Ave?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 13 SB over Moraga Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.