US Bridges

State Route 58 over Bena Road

Fair

Kern County, California · 06-KER-058-74.18 · Structure no. 50 0230

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 58 over Bena Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 58 over Bena Road 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 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 24,200 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesState Route 58
CrossesBena Road
Location06-KER-058-74.18
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.26987, -118.68272
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,200 (2019)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2045
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Bena Road built?

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

What condition is State Route 58 over Bena Road 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 Bena Road carry?

About 24,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is State Route 58 over Bena Road?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 58 over Bena Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.