Shirk Road over State Route 198
GoodTulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-5.76 · Structure no. 46 0250
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,957
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shirk Road over State Route 198 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shirk Road over State Route 198 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,957 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,657 by 2047. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shirk Road over State Route 198 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shirk Road 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 Shirk Road over State Route 198 carry?
About 5,957 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Shirk Road over State Route 198?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Shirk Road over State Route 198?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.