US Bridges

South H ST over SR 58

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-058-R53.39-BKD · Structure no. 50 0404

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South H ST over SR 58 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying South H ST over SR 58 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth H ST
CrossesSR 58
Location06-KER-058-R53.39-BKD
RouteCity Street 0F293
Coordinates35.35286, -119.02143
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2016)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 South H ST over SR 58 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is South H ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does South H ST over SR 58 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South H ST over SR 58?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns South H ST over SR 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.