Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Rehabilitation

Project Sponsor:
Caltrans

Project Description:
Completed in 1956, the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge provides access – via Interstate 580 – across San Francisco Bay between Marin and Contra Costa counties. Rehabilitation of the bridge as specified in RM 1 includes two major projects:

• The first project will rehabilitate the western trestle (low-rise) section of the bridge near San Rafael and the ship collision protection fender system at various bridge piers. This rehabilitation work is combined with the seismic retrofit contract under way on the bridge. The bridge will remain open throughout the construction period.
• The second project will replace the existing concrete deck on the bridge. The cast-in-place concrete riding surface, or deck, has been worn down over time due to traffic and exposure to the marine environment. This project will follow the completion of the rehabilitation project to avoid possible construction conflicts.

For current project status, see also: RM 1 Project Monitoring Program Report