US Bridges

River Road over Hillside

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 1.6 MI E/O SR 116 · Structure no. 20C0545

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,250
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Hillside is a concrete continuous slab carrying River Road over Hillside in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,914 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesHillside
Location1.6 MI E/O SR 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.51795, -122.98057
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2009)
Projected traffic11,914 by 2044
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 Road over Hillside built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 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 10,250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Hillside?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Hillside?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.