US Bridges

State Route 198 over County Road 156

Fair

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-R13.74 · Structure no. 46 0212

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 198 over County Road 156 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 198 over County Road 156 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,763 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 198
CrossesCounty Road 156
Location06-TUL-198-R13.74
RouteState Highway 198
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.32669, -119.22485
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2009)
Projected traffic42,763 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 State Route 198 over County Road 156 built?

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

What condition is State Route 198 over County Road 156 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 198 over County Road 156 carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 198 over County Road 156?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 198 over County Road 156?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.