State Route 162 over Willow Creek
FairGlenn County, California · 03-GLE-162-67.74 · Structure no. 11 0010
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 257 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,050
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 162 over Willow Creek in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,504 by 2045. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 162 over Willow Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 162 over Willow Creek carry?
About 3,050 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.