US Bridges

County Center DR over State Route 198

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-8.10 · Structure no. 46 0255

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Center DR over State Route 198 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Center DR 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,408 by 2047. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Center DR
CrossesState Route 198
Location06-TUL-198-8.10
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.32694, -119.32587
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2015)
Projected traffic10,408 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 County Center DR over State Route 198 built?

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

What condition is County Center DR 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 County Center DR over State Route 198 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Center DR over State Route 198?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns County Center DR over State Route 198?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.