US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over Hillside

Fair

Del Norte County, California · 01-DN-101-21.40 · Structure no. 01 0079

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
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 2005, so it is 20 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,569 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesHillside
Location01-DN-101-21.40
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates41.70951, -124.12889
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2009)
Projected traffic7,569 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over Hillside?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.