US Bridges

State Route 180 over Sidehill Viaduct

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-124.40 · Structure no. 42 0432

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 180 over Sidehill Viaduct is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 180 over Sidehill Viaduct in Fresno 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 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,324 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 180
CrossesSidehill Viaduct
Location06-FRE-180-124.40
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates36.8259, -118.88026
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2009)
Projected traffic1,324 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 State Route 180 over Sidehill Viaduct built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 180 over Sidehill Viaduct 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 180 over Sidehill Viaduct carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 180 over Sidehill Viaduct?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 180 over Sidehill Viaduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.