US Bridges

State Route 162 over Sacramento River Ovfl

Fair

Glenn County, California · 03-GLE-162-79.55 · Structure no. 11 0019

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 162 over Sacramento River Ovfl is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 162 over Sacramento River Ovfl in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,598 by 2045. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Route 162
CrossesSacramento River Ovfl
Location03-GLE-162-79.55
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates39.46426, -121.96433
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2016)
Projected traffic3,598 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Sacramento River Ovfl built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 162 over Sacramento River Ovfl 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 Sacramento River Ovfl carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 162 over Sacramento River Ovfl?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 162 over Sacramento River Ovfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.