US Bridges

Boron Avenue over State Route 58

Good

Kern County, California · 09-KER-058-R142.88 · Structure no. 50 0351

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boron Avenue over State Route 58 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boron Avenue over State Route 58 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,824 by 2040. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesBoron Avenue
CrossesState Route 58
Location09-KER-058-R142.88
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.01061, -117.64987
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2018)
Projected traffic1,824 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Boron Avenue over State Route 58 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boron Avenue 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Boron Avenue over State Route 58 carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Boron Avenue over State Route 58?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Boron Avenue over State Route 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.