US Bridges

State Route 58 over LA Rose Creek

Good

Kern County, California · 09-KER-058-103.44 · Structure no. 50 0139

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 58 over LA Rose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 58 over LA Rose Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 68 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,170 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Route 58
CrossesLA Rose Creek
Location09-KER-058-103.44
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.10442, -118.27134
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2016)
Projected traffic60,170 by 2040
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 58 over LA Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is State Route 58 over LA Rose 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 over LA Rose Creek carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is State Route 58 over LA Rose Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 58 over LA Rose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.