State Route 162 over Rice Canal
FairButte County, California · 03-BUT-162-7.00 · Structure no. 12 0041
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 930
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over Rice Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 162 over Rice Canal in Butte County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 6 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,587 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 162 over Rice Canal built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 162 over Rice Canal 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 162 over Rice Canal carry?
About 930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over Rice Canal?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over Rice Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.