US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-10.56-CMRL · Structure no. 52 0414

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
950 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
134,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 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 134,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,679 by 2042. The structure is 950 ft (289.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesHillside
Location07-VEN-101-10.56-CMRL
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.20358, -118.98104
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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length950 ft (289.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width141 ft (43 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,000 (2018)
Projected traffic168,679 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 U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 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 July 2022.

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

About 134,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 950 ft (289.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.