US Bridges

12th Ave Oc over State Route 198

Good

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-198-R16.91 · Structure no. 45 0099

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th Ave Oc over State Route 198 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 12th Ave Oc over State Route 198 in Kings County, California. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,198 by 2047. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries12th Ave Oc
CrossesState Route 198
Location06-KIN-198-R16.91
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.31843, -119.67307
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (1998)
Projected traffic11,198 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 12th Ave Oc over State Route 198 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is 12th Ave Oc over State Route 198 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 12th Ave Oc over State Route 198 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 12th Ave Oc over State Route 198?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns 12th Ave Oc over State Route 198?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.