US Bridges

River RD over Hillside

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 0.1 MI E/O Canyon 7 Rd. · Structure no. 20C0102

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
571 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Hillside is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying River RD over Hillside in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,707 by 2040. The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesHillside
Location0.1 MI E/O Canyon 7 Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.51954, -122.97734
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length571 ft (174 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2015)
Projected traffic10,707 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 River RD over Hillside built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does River RD over Hillside carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Hillside?

The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Hillside?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.