US Bridges

State Route 58 EB over UP RR Tehachapi Creek

Good

Kern County, California · 09-KER-058-82.64 · Structure no. 50 0044R

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
389 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 58 EB over UP RR Tehachapi Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 58 EB over UP RR Tehachapi Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 63 years old, older 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 10,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,797 by 2040. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 58 EB
CrossesUP RR Tehachapi Creek
Location09-KER-058-82.64
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.22082, -118.55776
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2016)
Projected traffic29,797 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 State Route 58 EB over UP RR Tehachapi Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is State Route 58 EB over UP RR Tehachapi Creek 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 EB over UP RR Tehachapi Creek carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is State Route 58 EB over UP RR Tehachapi Creek?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 58 EB over UP RR Tehachapi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.