State Route 198 over Salt Creek
FairTulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-41.23 · Structure no. 46 0028
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 198 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 198 over Salt Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,556 by 2047. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 198 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 198 over Salt Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does State Route 198 over Salt Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is State Route 198 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 198 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.