US Bridges

State Route 58 EB over UP RR BNSF Tehachapi Bl

Good

Kern County, California · 09-KER-058-R94.16 · Structure no. 50 0343R

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 58 EB over UP RR BNSF Tehachapi Bl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 58 EB over UP RR BNSF Tehachapi Bl 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 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,177 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 58 EB
CrossesUP RR BNSF Tehachapi Bl
Location09-KER-058-R94.16
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.1278, -118.41165
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2016)
Projected traffic28,177 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB over UP RR BNSF Tehachapi Bl built?

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

What condition is State Route 58 EB over UP RR BNSF Tehachapi Bl 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 EB over UP RR BNSF Tehachapi Bl carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is State Route 58 EB over UP RR BNSF Tehachapi Bl?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 58 EB over UP RR BNSF Tehachapi Bl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.