US Bridges

Broome Road over State Route 58

Good

Kern County, California · 09-KER-058-R85.15 · Structure no. 50 0282

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broome Road over State Route 58 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Broome Road over State Route 58 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesBroome Road
CrossesState Route 58
Location09-KER-058-R85.15
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.20023, -118.52185
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic730 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Broome Road over State Route 58 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Broome Road over State Route 58?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Broome Road over State Route 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.