Chinowth Street over State Route 198
FairTulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-7.51 · Structure no. 46 0253
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2002 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chinowth Street over State Route 198 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chinowth 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,847 by 2047. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 116 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Chinowth Street over State Route 198 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chinowth Street over State Route 198 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 Chinowth Street over State Route 198 carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chinowth Street over State Route 198?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns Chinowth Street over State Route 198?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.