State Route 162 over Walker Creek
GoodGlenn County, California · 03-GLE-162-68.16 · Structure no. 11 0011
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,050
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over Walker Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 162 over Walker Creek in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 83 years old, older 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,504 by 2045. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 162 over Walker Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is State Route 162 over Walker 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 162 over Walker Creek carry?
About 3,050 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over Walker Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over Walker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.