US Bridges

Linwood Street over State Route 198

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-7.26 · Structure no. 46 0252

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linwood Street over State Route 198 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Linwood Street 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,657 by 2047. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLinwood Street
CrossesState Route 198
Location06-TUL-198-7.26
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.32713, -119.34092
Functional classRural Minor 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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2002)
Projected traffic7,657 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Linwood Street over State Route 198 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linwood Street 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 Linwood Street over State Route 198 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Linwood Street over State Route 198?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Linwood Street over State Route 198?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.