US Bridges

Interstate 580 over San Quentin Street

Good

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-580-2.63-SRF · Structure no. 27 0070

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 over San Quentin Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 580 over San Quentin Street in Marin County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 67,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,625 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesInterstate 580
CrossesSan Quentin Street
Location04-MRN-580-2.63-SRF
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.94354, -122.48022
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,000 (2009)
Projected traffic119,625 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 580 over San Quentin Street built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 580 over San Quentin Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 580 over San Quentin Street carry?

About 67,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 580 over San Quentin Street?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 580 over San Quentin Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.