Officials gather to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for the new bridge and aqueduct near Butte City, California, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Photo courtesy of Caltrans.

GLENN COUNTY, Calif. — Caltrans, along with local and state officials, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the completion of the new State Route 162 (SR 162) bridge and viaduct near Butte City.

This new $116 million bridge replaced a 77-year-old structure with a safer, modern span built to current seismic standards.

Funded through a combination of federal and state sources, including $15.1 million from Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, this project enhances regional mobility and long-term safety across the Sacramento River.

The new 4,686-foot-long bridge was built with modern construction techniques and includes standard 12-foot lanes and 8-foot shoulders in each direction. In the center of Butte City, a wider 14-foot shoulder was added on eastbound SR 162/Main Street to help improve traffic flow and safety.

“This project emphasizes Caltrans’ commitment to public safety and provides travelers with infrastructure that meets their evolving needs, including more space to accommodate larger vehicles and enhancing a vital agricultural and commercial link between local communities and regional markets,” said Sergio Aceves, director of Caltrans District 3. “This new bridge signals a milestone for Glenn County and reflects our ongoing investments in projects that are safer, more resilient, and designed to meet the needs of Californians now and for decades into the future.”

SB 1 provides $5 billion in transportation funding annually split between the state and local agencies. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly based on the availability of SB 1 funds, including projects that are partially funded by SB 1.

Visit build.ca.gov to learn more about transformative infrastructure projects happening in communities throughout the state.

Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. Caltrans reminds motorists to “Be Work Zone Alert” and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements.