US Bridges

State Route 58 over Hart Flat Road

Good

Kern County, California · 09-KER-058-80.24 · Structure no. 50 0253

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 58 over Hart Flat Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 58 over Hart Flat Road in Kern County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,322 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 93 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 58
CrossesHart Flat Road
Location09-KER-058-80.24
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.24072, -118.58728
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,400 (2016)
Projected traffic64,322 by 2040
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Hart Flat Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 58 over Hart Flat 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 58 over Hart Flat Road carry?

About 42,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is State Route 58 over Hart Flat Road?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 58 over Hart Flat Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.