State Route 162 over Outlet Creek
PoorMendocino County, California · 01-MEN-162-0.70 · Structure no. 10 0233
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 293 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over Outlet Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 162 over Outlet Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,274 by 2045. The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Outlet Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is State Route 162 over Outlet Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 162 over Outlet Creek carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over Outlet Creek?
The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over Outlet Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.