US Bridges

State Route 198 over Phillips Street

Fair

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-198-R18.23-HAN · Structure no. 45 0015

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 198 over Phillips Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 198 over Phillips Street 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 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,658 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesState Route 198
CrossesPhillips Street
Location06-KIN-198-R18.23-HAN
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates36.32209, -119.64977
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2009)
Projected traffic42,658 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Phillips Street built?

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

What condition is State Route 198 over Phillips Street 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 198 over Phillips Street carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 198 over Phillips Street?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 198 over Phillips Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.