US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside Above River

Good

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-2.47 · Structure no. 10 0268

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside Above River is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside Above River in Mendocino 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,501 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesHillside Above River
Location01-MEN-101-2.47
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.88063, -123.05161
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length352 ft (107.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2009)
Projected traffic22,501 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside Above River built?

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

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside Above River 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 April 2023.

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

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside Above River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.