US Bridges

State Route 49 over Sidehill Viaduct

Good

Sierra County, California · 03-SIE-049-3.06 · Structure no. 13 0032

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 49 over Sidehill Viaduct is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 49 over Sidehill Viaduct in Sierra County, California. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesState Route 49
CrossesSidehill Viaduct
Location03-SIE-049-3.06
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates39.50872, -121.01761
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 State Route 49 over Sidehill Viaduct built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 49 over Sidehill Viaduct 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 Sidehill Viaduct carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 49 over Sidehill Viaduct?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 49 over Sidehill Viaduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.