State Route 162 over Sacramento River Ovfl
PoorGlenn County, California · 03-GLE-162-81.63 · Structure no. 11 0023
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 421 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over Sacramento River Ovfl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 162 over Sacramento River Ovfl in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 114 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 162 over Sacramento River Ovfl built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is State Route 162 over Sacramento River Ovfl 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 Ovfl carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over Sacramento River Ovfl?
The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over Sacramento River Ovfl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.