US Bridges

Broadway over State Route 13

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-013-R9.58-OAK · Structure no. 33 0376

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over State Route 13 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broadway over State Route 13 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,456 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBroadway
CrossesState Route 13
Location04-ALA-013-R9.58-OAK
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.84827, -122.22846
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95.2 m)
Longest span184 ft (56 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2019)
Projected traffic7,456 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Broadway over State Route 13 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway over State Route 13 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 Broadway over State Route 13 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over State Route 13?

The structure is 312 ft (95.2 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over State Route 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.