US Bridges

State Route 154 over Hillside

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-154-29.60 · Structure no. 51 0300

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
321 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,550
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 154 over Hillside is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 154 over Hillside in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 14,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,061 by 2043. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.3 mi (118 km).

CarriesState Route 154
CrossesHillside
Location05-SB-154-29.60
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates34.47277, -119.7773
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,550 (2009)
Projected traffic28,061 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed73.3 mi (118 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 154 over Hillside built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 154 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 154 over Hillside carry?

About 14,550 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 154 over Hillside?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 154 over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.