US Bridges

State Route 162 over Princeton-Codora Canal

Fair

Glenn County, California · 03-GLE-162-76.25 · Structure no. 11 0035

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 162 over Princeton-Codora Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 162 over Princeton-Codora Canal in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,815 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 162
CrossesPrinceton-Codora Canal
Location03-GLE-162-76.25
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates39.52176, -122.01433
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2015)
Projected traffic2,815 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Princeton-Codora Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 162 over Princeton-Codora Canal 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 Princeton-Codora Canal carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 162 over Princeton-Codora Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 162 over Princeton-Codora Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.