State Route 198 over Kaweah River
PoorTulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-43.92 · Structure no. 46 0029
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 198 over Kaweah River is a concrete arch - deck carrying State Route 198 over Kaweah River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,446 by 2047. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 22 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 198 over Kaweah River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 198 over Kaweah River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does State Route 198 over Kaweah River carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is State Route 198 over Kaweah River?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 198 over Kaweah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.