State Route 162 over Long Valley Creek
FairMendocino County, California · 01-MEN-162-R0.03 · Structure no. 10 0293
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 162 over Long Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 162 over Long Valley Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5 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 210 ft (64 m) long and 39 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Long Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 162 over Long Valley 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 Long Valley Creek carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is State Route 162 over Long Valley Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 162 over Long Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.