US Bridges

State Route 198 WB over Sjvr Spur & 21st Ave

Good

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-198-7.17 · Structure no. 45 0058L

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 198 WB over Sjvr Spur & 21st Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 198 WB over Sjvr Spur & 21st Ave in Kings County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 62 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,248 by 2045. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 198 WB
CrossesSjvr Spur & 21st Ave
Location06-KIN-198-7.17
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates36.27044, -119.83516
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2009)
Projected traffic20,248 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 WB over Sjvr Spur & 21st Ave built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is State Route 198 WB over Sjvr Spur & 21st Ave 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 WB over Sjvr Spur & 21st Ave carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 198 WB over Sjvr Spur & 21st Ave?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 198 WB over Sjvr Spur & 21st Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.