US Bridges

State Route 198 over Tvrr Spur

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-R19.01 · Structure no. 46 0041

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 198 over Tvrr Spur is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 198 over Tvrr Spur in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,311 by 2047. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 198
CrossesTvrr Spur
Location06-TUL-198-R19.01
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates36.32643, -119.13047
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2009)
Projected traffic29,311 by 2047
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 198 over Tvrr Spur built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 198 over Tvrr Spur 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 198 over Tvrr Spur carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 198 over Tvrr Spur?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 198 over Tvrr Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.