US Bridges

State Route 580 over Bellam Boulevard

Fair

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-580-4.50-SRF · Structure no. 27 0073L

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 580 over Bellam Boulevard is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 580 over Bellam Boulevard in Marin County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 67,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,000 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 580
CrossesBellam Boulevard
Location04-MRN-580-4.50-SRF
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.95989, -122.50539
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,000 (2021)
Projected traffic85,000 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 State Route 580 over Bellam Boulevard built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 580 over Bellam Boulevard 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 580 over Bellam Boulevard carry?

About 67,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 580 over Bellam Boulevard?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 580 over Bellam Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.