US Bridges

Court ST (nb 63) over State Route 198

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-063-7.96R-VIS · Structure no. 46 0206G

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court ST (nb 63) over State Route 198 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Court ST (nb 63) 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,796 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCourt ST (nb 63)
CrossesState Route 198
Location06-TUL-063-7.96R-VIS
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates36.32668, -119.29222
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 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 width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,796 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Court ST (nb 63) over State Route 198 built?

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

What condition is Court ST (nb 63) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Court ST (nb 63) over State Route 198 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Court ST (nb 63) 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 66 ft wide.

Who owns Court ST (nb 63) over State Route 198?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.