Ben Maddox Way over State Route 198
GoodTulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-R10.73-VIS · Structure no. 46 0200
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 209 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,291
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ben Maddox Way over State Route 198 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ben Maddox Way over State Route 198 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 61 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 23,291 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,944 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Maddox Way over State Route 198 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Ben Maddox Way over State Route 198 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 Ben Maddox Way over State Route 198 carry?
About 23,291 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ben Maddox Way over State Route 198?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.
Who owns Ben Maddox Way over State Route 198?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.