US Bridges

Santa Fe Street over State Route 198

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-198-R10.22-VIS · Structure no. 46 0266

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Street over State Route 198 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Santa Fe Street over State Route 198 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,884 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSanta Fe Street
CrossesState Route 198
Location06-TUL-198-R10.22-VIS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.32726, -119.28789
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2010)
Projected traffic7,884 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Santa Fe Street over State Route 198 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe Street over State Route 198 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Street over State Route 198?

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Street over State Route 198?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.