Route 198 over Lovers Lane
FairTulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-R11.73-VIS · Structure no. 46 0216
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 198 over Lovers Lane is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 198 over Lovers Lane in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,569 by 2045. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 198 over Lovers Lane built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 198 over Lovers Lane 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route 198 over Lovers Lane carry?
About 38,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Route 198 over Lovers Lane?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns Route 198 over Lovers Lane?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.