State Route 162 over Middle Fork Eel River
GoodMendocino County, California · 01-MEN-162-15.14 · Structure no. 10 0252
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 490 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over Middle Fork Eel River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 162 over Middle Fork Eel River in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,274 by 2045. The structure is 490 ft (149.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 162 over Middle Fork Eel River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 162 over Middle Fork Eel River 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 Middle Fork Eel River carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over Middle Fork Eel River?
The structure is 490 ft (149.5 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over Middle Fork Eel River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.