State Route 162 over Bloody Run Creek
FairMendocino County, California · 01-MEN-162-7.13 · Structure no. 10 0235
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over Bloody Run Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 162 over Bloody Run Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,274 by 2045. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bloody Run Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 162 over Bloody Run 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 162 over Bloody Run Creek carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over Bloody Run Creek?
The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over Bloody Run Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.