US Bridges

State Route 49 over Hillside

Good

Sierra County, California · 03-SIE-049-7.47 · Structure no. 13 0020

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
527 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 49 over Hillside is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 49 over Hillside in Sierra County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 918 by 2046. The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long and 8 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 49
CrossesHillside
Location03-SIE-049-7.47
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates39.52233, -120.95737
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length527 ft (160.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width8 ft (2.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2015)
Projected traffic918 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 49 over Hillside built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 49 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 49 over Hillside carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is State Route 49 over Hillside?

The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 8 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 49 over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.