US Bridges

State Route 254 over Hillside

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-254-11.83 · Structure no. 04 0292

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
379 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 254 over Hillside is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 254 over Hillside in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2042. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 254
CrossesHillside
Location01-HUM-254-11.83
RouteState Highway 254
Coordinates40.27115, -123.86511
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2009)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 254 over Hillside built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 254 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 254 over Hillside carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 254 over Hillside?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 254 over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.