US Bridges

US Highway 199 NB over Hillside Above River

Fair

Del Norte County, California · 01-DN-199-R17.46 · Structure no. 01 0067

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
660 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 199 NB over Hillside Above River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 199 NB over Hillside Above River in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,826 by 2042. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS Highway 199 NB
CrossesHillside Above River
Location01-DN-199-R17.46
RouteU.S. Route 199
Coordinates41.84701, -123.91515
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2009)
Projected traffic3,826 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US Highway 199 NB over Hillside Above River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 199 NB over Hillside Above River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 199 NB over Hillside Above River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 199 NB over Hillside Above River?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 199 NB over Hillside Above River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.