US Bridges

State Route 198 over Interstate 5

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-198-26.78 · Structure no. 42 0235

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
336 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 198 over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 198 over Interstate 5 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,775 by 2043. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 198
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-FRE-198-26.78
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates36.2543, -120.24451
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2009)
Projected traffic3,775 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 198 over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 198 over Interstate 5 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 198 over Interstate 5 carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is State Route 198 over Interstate 5?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 198 over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.