US Bridges

State Route 58 WB over SR 184 (weedpatch Hwy)

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-058-R59.43 · Structure no. 50 0359L

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 58 WB over SR 184 (weedpatch Hwy) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 58 WB over SR 184 (weedpatch Hwy) in Kern County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,092 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 58 WB
CrossesSR 184 (weedpatch Hwy)
Location06-KER-058-R59.43
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.35238, -118.91446
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2009)
Projected traffic49,092 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 WB over SR 184 (weedpatch Hwy) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 58 WB over SR 184 (weedpatch Hwy) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 58 WB over SR 184 (weedpatch Hwy) carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is State Route 58 WB over SR 184 (weedpatch Hwy)?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 58 WB over SR 184 (weedpatch Hwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.