State Route 162 over Nye Creek
FairGlenn County, California · 03-GLE-162-51.69 · Structure no. 11 0088
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 530
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over Nye Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 162 over Nye Creek in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 162 over Nye Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 162 over Nye 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 Nye Creek carry?
About 530 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over Nye Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over Nye Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.