US Bridges

State Route 162 over Brush Canal

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Glenn County, California · 03-GLE-162-73.55 · Structure no. 11 0013

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 162 over Brush Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 162 over Brush Canal in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,504 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 162
CrossesBrush Canal
Location03-GLE-162-73.55
RouteState Highway 162
CountyGlenn County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.52154, -122.06491
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2015)
Projected traffic4,504 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 162 over Brush Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 162 over Brush Canal 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 Brush Canal carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 162 over Brush Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 162 over Brush Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.