Watson-West ST over State Route 198
GoodTulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-R9.74-VIS · Structure no. 46 0204
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watson-West ST over State Route 198 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Watson-West 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,464 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 Watson-West ST over State Route 198 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watson-West 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 2023.
How much traffic does Watson-West ST over State Route 198 carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Watson-West ST over State Route 198?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Watson-West ST over State Route 198?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.