US Bridges

Sir Fran Drake Blv over State Route 580

Good

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-580-3.29-SRF · Structure no. 27 0074

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
672 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sir Fran Drake Blv over State Route 580 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sir Fran Drake Blv over State Route 580 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2045. The structure is 672 ft (204.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSir Fran Drake Blv
CrossesState Route 580
Location04-MRN-580-3.29-SRF
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.94651, -122.49184
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length672 ft (204.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2021)
Projected traffic80,000 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Sir Fran Drake Blv over State Route 580 built?

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

What condition is Sir Fran Drake Blv over State Route 580 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 Sir Fran Drake Blv over State Route 580 carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sir Fran Drake Blv over State Route 580?

The structure is 672 ft (204.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sir Fran Drake Blv over State Route 580?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.