US Bridges

State Route 198 over Lakeside Canal

Good

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-198-24.60 · Structure no. 45 0103

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 198 over Lakeside Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 198 over Lakeside Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,705 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 198
CrossesLakeside Canal
Location06-KIN-198-24.60
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates36.32869, -119.54431
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2009)
Projected traffic24,705 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Lakeside Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 198 over Lakeside Canal 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 Lakeside Canal carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is State Route 198 over Lakeside Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns State Route 198 over Lakeside Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.