State Route 162 over Sacramento River
PoorGlenn County, California · 03-GLE-162-76.70 · Structure no. 11 0017
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 4,389 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over Sacramento River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying State Route 162 over Sacramento River in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 77 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,582 by 2045. The structure is 4,389 ft (1,337.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 162 over Sacramento River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is State Route 162 over Sacramento River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 162 over Sacramento River carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over Sacramento River?
The structure is 4,389 ft (1,337.8 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over Sacramento River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.