US Bridges

Houston Ave over State Route 198

Fair

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-198-R12.11 · Structure no. 45 0077

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houston Ave over State Route 198 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Houston Ave over State Route 198 in Kings County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,198 by 2047. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHouston Ave
CrossesState Route 198
Location06-KIN-198-R12.11
RouteCounty Highway 0Z073
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.29766, -119.75546
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (1998)
Projected traffic11,198 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Houston Ave over State Route 198 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houston Ave 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 Houston Ave over State Route 198 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Houston Ave over State Route 198?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Houston Ave over State Route 198?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.