US Bridges

N63-W198 W198-S63 over State Route 198

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-063-L7.96-VIS · Structure no. 46 0215E

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N63-W198 W198-S63 over State Route 198 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N63-W198 W198-S63 over State Route 198 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,615 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN63-W198 W198-S63
CrossesState Route 198
Location06-TUL-063-L7.96-VIS
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates36.32676, -119.31386
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2018)
Projected traffic43,615 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 N63-W198 W198-S63 over State Route 198 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is N63-W198 W198-S63 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 N63-W198 W198-S63 over State Route 198 carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N63-W198 W198-S63 over State Route 198?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns N63-W198 W198-S63 over State Route 198?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.