US Bridges

N99-W198 Connector over State Route 198 EB

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-R38.69 · Structure no. 46 0231G

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N99-W198 Connector over State Route 198 EB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N99-W198 Connector over State Route 198 EB in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,525 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN99-W198 Connector
CrossesState Route 198 EB
Location06-TUL-099-R38.69
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates36.32618, -119.40472
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2011)
Projected traffic5,525 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 N99-W198 Connector over State Route 198 EB built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is N99-W198 Connector over State Route 198 EB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N99-W198 Connector over State Route 198 EB carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N99-W198 Connector over State Route 198 EB?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N99-W198 Connector over State Route 198 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.