US Bridges

State Route 198 over 14th Ave

Fair

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-198-R14.77 · Structure no. 45 0079

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

About this bridge

State Route 198 over 14th Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 198 over 14th Ave 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 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,992 by 2045. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 198
Crosses14th Ave
Location06-KIN-198-R14.77
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates36.30872, -119.70934
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 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 14th Ave 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 14th Ave 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 State Route 198 over 14th Ave carry?

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

How long is State Route 198 over 14th Ave?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 198 over 14th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.