State Route 162 over Big Butte Creek Overflow
GoodGlenn County, California · 03-GLE-162-83.81 · Structure no. 11 0033
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over Big Butte Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 162 over Big Butte Creek Overflow in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 88 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, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Big Butte Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is State Route 162 over Big Butte Creek Overflow 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 Overflow carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over Big Butte Creek Overflow?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over Big Butte Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.