US Bridges

State Route 58 over General Beale Road

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-058-69.75 · Structure no. 50 0232R

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 58 over General Beale Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 58 over General Beale 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 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,001 by 2045. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 58
CrossesGeneral Beale Road
Location06-KER-058-69.75
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.29242, -118.75288
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2019)
Projected traffic20,001 by 2045
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 General Beale Road built?

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

What condition is State Route 58 over General Beale Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 58 over General Beale Road carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is State Route 58 over General Beale Road?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 58 over General Beale Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.