US Bridges

State Route 198 over Lemoore Canal

Fair

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-198-R11.18 · Structure no. 45 0082

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 198 over Lemoore Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 198 over Lemoore Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 21,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54,641 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesState Route 198
CrossesLemoore Canal
Location06-KIN-198-R11.18
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates36.29165, -119.76997
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,300 (2009)
Projected traffic54,641 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 198 over Lemoore Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 198 over Lemoore Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 198 over Lemoore Canal carry?

About 21,300 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 198 over Lemoore Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns State Route 198 over Lemoore Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.