US Bridges

State Route 162 over Interstate 5

Good

Glenn County, California · 03-GLE-162-65.50-WLOS · Structure no. 11 0056

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 162 over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 162 over Interstate 5 in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,212 by 2045. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 162
CrossesInterstate 5
Location03-GLE-162-65.50-WLOS
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates39.5242, -122.21513
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2015)
Projected traffic9,212 by 2045
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 162 over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 162 over Interstate 5 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 Interstate 5 carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is State Route 162 over Interstate 5?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 162 over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.