State Route 198 over BNSF RY & AMTRAK
PoorKings County, California · 06-KIN-198-R18.13-HAN · Structure no. 45 0013
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 198 over BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 198 over BNSF RY & AMTRAK in Kings 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,658 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 198 over BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 198 over BNSF RY & AMTRAK in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does State Route 198 over BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?
About 20,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is State Route 198 over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 198 over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.