US Bridges

Demaree Street over State Route 198

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-7.76 · Structure no. 46 0254

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,180
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Demaree Street over State Route 198 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Demaree 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 18,180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,222 by 2047. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDemaree Street
CrossesState Route 198
Location06-TUL-198-7.76
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.3269, -119.33197
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,180 (2002)
Projected traffic31,222 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
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 Demaree Street over State Route 198 built?

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

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

About 18,180 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Demaree Street over State Route 198?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Demaree Street over State Route 198?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.