Richmond–San Rafael Bridge

The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge spans 8851 meters across San Francisco Bay, featuring two traffic decks constructed from steel and reaching 99 meters in height.

The California Department of Transportation opened this bridge on September 1, 1956, replacing ferry services between Richmond and San Rafael across San Francisco Bay.

The bridge forms part of Interstate 580, connecting the industrial center of Richmond with the residential neighborhoods of San Rafael in Marin County.

Motorists traveling eastbound through the toll plaza pay a fee of 4 dollars, while westbound traffic uses the upper deck without charges.

During strong winds exceeding 110 kilometers per hour, authorities close the bridge to maintain safety standards for all crossing vehicles.

Location: San Rafael

Location: Richmond

Inception: September 1, 1956

Official opening: September 1, 1956

Height: 99.1 m

Length: 8,851.39 m

Width: 22 m

Made from material: steel

Part of: Interstate 580, Interstate 180

Website: https://mtc.ca.gov/operations/programs-projects/bridges/richmond-san-rafael-bridge

GPS coordinates: 37.93533,-122.44771

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:28