State Route 58 over Branch Tehachapi Creek
GoodKern County, California · 09-KER-058-R88.57 · Structure no. 50 0173
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 58 over Branch Tehachapi Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Route 58 over Branch Tehachapi Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 78 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 42,400 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,322 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 58 over Branch Tehachapi Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is State Route 58 over Branch 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 over Branch Tehachapi Creek carry?
About 42,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is State Route 58 over Branch Tehachapi Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 58 over Branch Tehachapi Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.