US Bridges

State Route 202 over State Route 58

Fair

Kern County, California · 09-KER-202-11.99 · Structure no. 50 0342

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 202 over State Route 58 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 202 over State Route 58 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 25,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,707 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 202
CrossesState Route 58
Location09-KER-202-11.99
RouteState Highway 202
Coordinates35.14115, -118.46747
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,400 (2018)
Projected traffic36,707 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 202 over State Route 58 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 202 over State Route 58 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 202 over State Route 58 carry?

About 25,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 202 over State Route 58?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 202 over State Route 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.