US Bridges

State Route 198 over 11th Avenue

Good

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-198-R17.91-HAN · Structure no. 45 0038

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 198 over 11th Avenue is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 198 over 11th Avenue in Kings County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,264 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesState Route 198
Crosses11th Avenue
Location06-KIN-198-R17.91-HAN
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates36.32122, -119.65535
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2009)
Projected traffic51,264 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 11th Avenue built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is State Route 198 over 11th Avenue 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 198 over 11th Avenue carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 198 over 11th Avenue?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 198 over 11th Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.