US Bridges

13th Avenue over Interstate 580

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-R42.37-OAK · Structure no. 33 0311

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Avenue over Interstate 580 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 13th Avenue over Interstate 580 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,391 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries13th Avenue
CrossesInterstate 580
Location04-ALA-580-R42.37-OAK
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.80229, -122.23146
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2009)
Projected traffic6,391 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th Avenue over Interstate 580 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Avenue over Interstate 580 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 13th Avenue over Interstate 580 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 13th Avenue over Interstate 580?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Avenue over Interstate 580?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.