State Route 162 over Colusa Drain
GoodGlenn County, California · 03-GLE-162-74.56 · Structure no. 11 0059
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over Colusa Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 162 over Colusa Drain 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,020 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 162 over Colusa Drain built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 162 over Colusa Drain 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 Colusa Drain carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over Colusa Drain?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over Colusa Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.