State Route 162 over Little Slough
GoodMendocino County, California · 01-MEN-162-32.14 · Structure no. 10 0106
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over Little Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 162 over Little Slough in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,079 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Little Slough built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 162 over Little Slough 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 162 over Little Slough carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over Little Slough?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over Little Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.