US Bridges

State Route 120 over Hillside

Good

Tuolumne County, California · 10-TUO-120-R44.84 · Structure no. 32 0055

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
427 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 120 over Hillside is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 120 over Hillside in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,186 by 2045. The structure is 427 ft (130 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesState Route 120
CrossesHillside
Location10-TUO-120-R44.84
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates37.82163, -120.03658
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length427 ft (130 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2009)
Projected traffic3,186 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 120 over Hillside built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 120 over Hillside in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 120 over Hillside carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 120 over Hillside?

The structure is 427 ft (130 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 120 over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.