US Bridges

State Route 58 over Caliente Creek Overflow

Fair

Kern County, California · 06-KER-058-67.85 · Structure no. 50 0229R

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 58 over Caliente Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 58 over Caliente Creek Overflow in Kern County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,001 by 2045. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesState Route 58
CrossesCaliente Creek Overflow
Location06-KER-058-67.85
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.30855, -118.77956
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2019)
Projected traffic20,001 by 2045
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 over Caliente Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 58 over Caliente Creek Overflow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 58 over Caliente Creek Overflow carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is State Route 58 over Caliente Creek Overflow?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 58 over Caliente Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.