State Route 162 over Dry Creek
GoodButte County, California · 03-BUT-162-1.32 · Structure no. 12 0055
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 930
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 162 over Dry Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,587 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 162 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 162 over Dry Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 162 over Dry Creek carry?
About 930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.