State Route 198 EB over Akers Street
FairTulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-6.76 · Structure no. 46 0251R
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 198 EB over Akers Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 198 EB over Akers Street 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 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,083 by 2047. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 State Route 198 EB over Akers Street built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 198 EB over Akers Street 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 2025.
How much traffic does State Route 198 EB over Akers Street carry?
About 23,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is State Route 198 EB over Akers Street?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 198 EB over Akers Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.