US Bridges

Malaga Road over SR 58

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-058-R62.53 · Structure no. 50 0362

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malaga Road over SR 58 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Malaga Road over SR 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMalaga Road
CrossesSR 58
Location06-KER-058-R62.53
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.34295, -118.86098
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2013)
Projected traffic546 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Malaga Road over SR 58 built?

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

What condition is Malaga Road over SR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Malaga Road over SR 58 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Malaga Road over SR 58?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Malaga Road over SR 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.