US Bridges

19th Avenue over State Route 198

Fair

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-198-R9.47 · Structure no. 45 0104

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
313 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Avenue over State Route 198 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 19th Avenue over State Route 198 in Kings County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 5 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,562 by 2047. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries19th Avenue
CrossesState Route 198
Location06-KIN-198-R9.47
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.28565, -119.79907
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2015)
Projected traffic24,562 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 19th Avenue over State Route 198 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th Avenue over State Route 198 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 19th Avenue over State Route 198 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 19th Avenue over State Route 198?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns 19th Avenue over State Route 198?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.