US Bridges

13th ST over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Bartd

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · Just S/O Lincoln Ave · Structure no. 28C0317

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
672 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th ST over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Bartd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th ST over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Bartd in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,818 by 2042. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries13th ST
CrossesUP RR BNSF AMTRAK Bartd
LocationJust S/O Lincoln Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyContra Costa County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.94291, -122.35896
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length672 ft (204.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2020)
Projected traffic16,818 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 ST over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Bartd built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th ST over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Bartd 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 13th ST over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Bartd carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 13th ST over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Bartd?

The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns 13th ST over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Bartd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.