US Bridges

Road 80 over State Route 198

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-R4.80-VIS · Structure no. 46 0237

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 80 over State Route 198 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Road 80 over State Route 198 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 47 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,198 by 2047. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoad 80
CrossesState Route 198
Location06-TUL-198-R4.80-VIS
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.32703, -119.39021
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2011)
Projected traffic11,198 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Road 80 over State Route 198 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Road 80 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 Road 80 over State Route 198 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 80 over State Route 198?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Road 80 over State Route 198?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.