State Route 162 over Big Butte Creek Overflow
FairButte County, California · 03-BUT-162-0.52 · Structure no. 12 0056
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 930
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over Big Butte Creek Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 162 over Big Butte Creek Overflow in Butte County, California. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 5 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 1,353 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Big Butte Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 162 over Big Butte Creek Overflow 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 Big Butte Creek Overflow carry?
About 930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over Big Butte Creek Overflow?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over Big Butte Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.