US Bridges

River Road over Hillside

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 1.6 MI E Interctn SR 116 · Structure no. 20C0463

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Hillside is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Hillside in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 11,123 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 9 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesHillside
Location1.6 MI E Interctn SR 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.51826, -122.98036
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width9 ft (2.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2009)
Projected traffic11,123 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Hillside built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Hillside carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Hillside?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 9 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Hillside?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.