US Bridges

S Giddings ST over State Route 198

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-R9.23-VIS · Structure no. 46 0202

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,883
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Giddings ST over State Route 198 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Giddings ST over State Route 198 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1964, 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 7,883 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,796 by 2047. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Giddings ST
CrossesState Route 198
Location06-TUL-198-R9.23-VIS
RouteCity Street 0Z050
Coordinates36.32674, -119.30557
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,883 (2015)
Projected traffic16,796 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 S Giddings ST over State Route 198 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Giddings ST 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 S Giddings ST over State Route 198 carry?

About 7,883 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Giddings ST over State Route 198?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns S Giddings ST over State Route 198?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.