US Bridges

Road 68 over State Route 198

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-R3.30R · Structure no. 46 0265

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 68 over State Route 198 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Road 68 over State Route 198 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,719 by 2047. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRoad 68
CrossesState Route 198
Location06-TUL-198-R3.30R
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.32705, -119.42149
Functional classUrban 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1998)
Projected traffic6,719 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Road 68 over State Route 198 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 68 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 Road 68 over State Route 198 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 68 over State Route 198?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Road 68 over State Route 198?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.