State Route 162 over Tehama-Colusa Canal
FairGlenn County, California · 03-GLE-162-60.76 · Structure no. 11 0096
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over Tehama-Colusa Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 162 over Tehama-Colusa Canal in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 2,047 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 162 over Tehama-Colusa Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 162 over Tehama-Colusa Canal 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 Tehama-Colusa Canal carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over Tehama-Colusa Canal?
The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over Tehama-Colusa Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.