US Bridges

State Route 162 over Stony Creek

Fair

Glenn County, California · 03-GLE-162-R45.13 · Structure no. 11 0087

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
366 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 162 over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 162 over Stony Creek in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2045. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesState Route 162
CrossesStony Creek
Location03-GLE-162-R45.13
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates39.61135, -122.53015
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2015)
Projected traffic747 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 162 over Stony Creek 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 Stony Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 162 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 162 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.