US Bridges

Sterling Road over SR 58

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-058-R57.93 · Structure no. 50 0394

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sterling Road over SR 58 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sterling Road over SR 58 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,061 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSterling Road
CrossesSR 58
Location06-KER-058-R57.93
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.3526, -118.94092
Functional classUrban 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2006)
Projected traffic3,061 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Sterling Road over SR 58 built?

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

What condition is Sterling 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 Sterling Road over SR 58 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sterling Road over SR 58?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sterling Road over SR 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.