US Bridges

US Highway 199 NB over Hillside Above River

Good

Del Norte County, California · 01-DN-199-8.66 · Structure no. 01 0070

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 199 NB over Hillside Above River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US Highway 199 NB over Hillside Above River in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,693 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS Highway 199 NB
CrossesHillside Above River
Location01-DN-199-8.66
RouteU.S. Route 199
Coordinates41.81654, -124.03888
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2009)
Projected traffic4,693 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 199 NB over Hillside Above River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.