US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over Hillside

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-10.21-CMRL · Structure no. 52 0413

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,544 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
132,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over Hillside is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 SB over Hillside in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 132,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 204,625 by 2042. The structure is 1,544 ft (470.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesHillside
Location07-VEN-101-10.21-CMRL
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.20096, -118.97581
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,544 ft (470.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width121 ft (37 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,000 (2017)
Projected traffic204,625 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 US Highway 101 SB over Hillside built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 SB 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 US Highway 101 SB over Hillside carry?

About 132,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over Hillside?

The structure is 1,544 ft (470.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.