US Bridges

State Route 162 over Big Butte Creek Ovrfl

Good

Glenn County, California · 03-GLE-162-84.11 · Structure no. 11 0026

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 162 over Big Butte Creek Ovrfl is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 162 over Big Butte Creek Ovrfl in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,164 by 2045. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Route 162
CrossesBig Butte Creek Ovrfl
Location03-GLE-162-84.11
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates39.46403, -121.87907
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2016)
Projected traffic2,164 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 Big Butte Creek Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 162 over Big Butte Creek Ovrfl 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 Big Butte Creek Ovrfl carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is State Route 162 over Big Butte Creek Ovrfl?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 162 over Big Butte Creek Ovrfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.