US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over Hillside

Good

Del Norte County, California · 01-DN-101-21.01 · Structure no. 01 0076

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over Hillside is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 101 SB over Hillside in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,121 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesHillside
Location01-DN-101-21.01
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates41.70656, -124.13063
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2009)
Projected traffic6,121 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 101 SB over Hillside built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Hillside 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Hillside carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is US Highway 101 SB over Hillside?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.