State Route 162 over Grist Creek
GoodMendocino County, California · 01-MEN-162-28.30 · Structure no. 10 0253
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over Grist Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 162 over Grist Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,018 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 Grist Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 162 over Grist Creek 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 Grist Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over Grist Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over Grist Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.