US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-4.53-THOK · Structure no. 52 0411L

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
192,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 192,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 289,920 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesHillside
Location07-VEN-101-4.53-THOK
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.17958, -118.88386
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192,000 (2017)
Projected traffic289,920 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside carry?

About 192,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.