Avenal Cut-Off RD over State Route 198
FairKings County, California · 06-KIN-198-4.99 · Structure no. 45 0059
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenal Cut-Off RD over State Route 198 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenal Cut-Off RD over State Route 198 in Kings County, California. It was built in 1963, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,719 by 2047. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Avenal Cut-Off RD over State Route 198 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenal Cut-Off RD over State Route 198 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 Avenal Cut-Off RD over State Route 198 carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Avenal Cut-Off RD over State Route 198?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Avenal Cut-Off RD over State Route 198?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.