State Route 162 over Canyon Creek
PoorButte County, California · 03-BUT-162-29.96 · Structure no. 12 0184
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 780 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over Canyon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 162 over Canyon Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,788 by 2041. The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 162 over Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 162 over Canyon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 162 over Canyon Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over Canyon Creek?
The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.