US Bridges

Lincoln Ave over State Route 13

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-013-6.47-OAK · Structure no. 33 0247

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Ave over State Route 13 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lincoln 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,401 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesLincoln Ave
CrossesState Route 13
Location04-ALA-013-6.47-OAK
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.81044, -122.19769
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2019)
Projected traffic17,401 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Lincoln Ave over State Route 13 built?

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

What condition is Lincoln 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 Lincoln Ave over State Route 13 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Ave over State Route 13?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Ave over State Route 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.