State Route 58 WB over Cache Creek
FairKern County, California · 09-KER-058-R107.61 · Structure no. 50 0201L
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 274 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 58 WB over Cache Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 58 WB over Cache Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 79 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,340 by 2040. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 WB over Cache Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is State Route 58 WB over Cache Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 58 WB over Cache Creek carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is State Route 58 WB over Cache Creek?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 58 WB over Cache Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.