US Bridges

State Route 1 over Hillside

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-001-71.70 · Structure no. 49 0273

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,750
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Hillside is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 1 over Hillside in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesHillside
Location05-SLO-001-71.70
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates35.76889, -121.32181
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2017)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 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 1 over Hillside built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Hillside carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Hillside?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.