State Route 58 over Buena Vista Slough
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-058-24.01 · Structure no. 50 0003
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 235 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 58 over Buena Vista Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 58 over Buena Vista Slough in Kern County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 58 over Buena Vista Slough built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 58 over Buena Vista Slough 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 58 over Buena Vista Slough carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is State Route 58 over Buena Vista Slough?
The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 58 over Buena Vista Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.