US Bridges

10th Avenue over State Route 198

Good

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-198-R18.96-HAN · Structure no. 45 0039

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Avenue over State Route 198 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 10th Avenue over State Route 198 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,959 by 2047. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries10th Avenue
CrossesState Route 198
Location06-KIN-198-R18.96-HAN
RouteCity Street 0Z424
Coordinates36.32389, -119.63711
Functional classUrban 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 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (1998)
Projected traffic8,959 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 10th Avenue over State Route 198 built?

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

What condition is 10th Avenue over State Route 198 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 10th Avenue over State Route 198 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 10th Avenue over State Route 198?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Avenue over State Route 198?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.