State Route 162 over South Fork Willow Creek
FairGlenn County, California · 03-GLE-162-62.50 · Structure no. 11 0090
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over South Fork Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 162 over South Fork Willow Creek in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,252 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 162 over South Fork Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 162 over South Fork Willow 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 South Fork Willow Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over South Fork Willow Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over South Fork Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.