US Bridges

River Road over Hillside

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 1.7 MI West of Mirabel RD · Structure no. 20C0536

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,450
2015 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 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 13,450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,610 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesHillside
Location1.7 MI West of Mirabel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.50947, -122.91985
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,450 (2015)
Projected traffic20,610 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Road over Hillside built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Hillside carry?

About 13,450 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Hillside?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Hillside?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.