US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside

Good

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-1.09-SAUS · Structure no. 27 0063R

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
53,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside in Marin County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 53,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,592 by 2042. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesHillside
Location04-MRN-101-1.09-SAUS
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.84616, -122.48627
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,000 (2009)
Projected traffic72,592 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside carry?

About 53,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.