US Bridges

State Route 41 SB over State Route 198

Good

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-041-R39.96 · Structure no. 45 0102L

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,850
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 SB over State Route 198 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 41 SB over State Route 198 in Kings County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,895 by 2046. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 41 SB
CrossesState Route 198
Location06-KIN-041-R39.96
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates36.28186, -119.80819
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,850 (2009)
Projected traffic6,895 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 41 SB over State Route 198 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 41 SB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 41 SB over State Route 198 carry?

About 5,850 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is State Route 41 SB over State Route 198?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 SB over State Route 198?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.