US Bridges

State Route 162 over Sacramento River Ovfl

Fair

Glenn County, California · 03-GLE-162-80.03 · Structure no. 11 0021

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 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 tee beam carrying State Route 162 over Sacramento River Ovfl in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 106 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 3,562 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 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-162-80.03
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates39.46421, -121.95523
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 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 traffic3,562 by 2043
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 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

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 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 162 over Sacramento River Ovfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.