US Bridges

W198-N99 Connector over UP RR

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Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-R3.85L · Structure no. 46 0242F

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,450
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W198-N99 Connector over UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W198-N99 Connector over UP RR in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,574 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW198-N99 Connector
CrossesUP RR
Location06-TUL-198-R3.85L
RouteState Highway 198
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.32935, -119.40673
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (1998)
Projected traffic16,574 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W198-N99 Connector over UP RR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is W198-N99 Connector over UP RR 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 W198-N99 Connector over UP RR carry?

About 4,450 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W198-N99 Connector over UP RR?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns W198-N99 Connector over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.