US Bridges

State Route 198 over Hanford-Armona RD

Good

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-198-R15.75 · Structure no. 45 0078

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 198 over Hanford-Armona RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 198 over Hanford-Armona RD in Kings County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,992 by 2045. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 198
CrossesHanford-Armona RD
Location06-KIN-198-R15.75
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates36.31392, -119.69281
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2009)
Projected traffic42,992 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Hanford-Armona RD built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is State Route 198 over Hanford-Armona RD 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 Hanford-Armona RD carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 198 over Hanford-Armona RD?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 198 over Hanford-Armona RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.