US Bridges

Fort Ross Road over Hillside

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 1.7 MI W/O Kings Ridge RD · Structure no. 20C0582

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Ross Road over Hillside is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Ross Road over Hillside in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Ross Road
CrossesHillside
Location1.7 MI W/O Kings Ridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySonoma County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.539, -123.117
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic209 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 Fort Ross Road over Hillside built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Ross 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 Fort Ross Road over Hillside carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fort Ross Road over Hillside?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Ross Road over Hillside?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.