US Bridges

Bridge Street over State Route 198

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-R10.15-VIS · Structure no. 46 0208

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over State Route 198 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge Street 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,998 by 2047. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesState Route 198
Location06-TUL-198-R10.15-VIS
RouteCity Street 0Z055
Coordinates36.32658, -119.28904
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (1998)
Projected traffic13,998 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Bridge Street over State Route 198 built?

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

What condition is Bridge Street 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 Bridge Street over State Route 198 carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over State Route 198?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over State Route 198?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.