US Bridges

State Route 120 over Hillside

Fair

Mono County, California · 09-MNO-120-R3.71 · Structure no. 47 0007

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,320
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 120 over Hillside is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 120 over Hillside in Mono County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 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 5,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,611 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 120
CrossesHillside
Location09-MNO-120-R3.71
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates37.94195, -119.22917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,320 (2020)
Projected traffic5,611 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 120 over Hillside built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 120 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 120 over Hillside carry?

About 5,320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 120 over Hillside?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 120 over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.