US Bridges

State Route 58 over Madison Street

Fair

Kern County, California · 06-KER-058-R54.91 · Structure no. 50 0407L

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 58 over Madison Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 58 over Madison Street in Kern County, California. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,306 by 2045. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 58
CrossesMadison Street
Location06-KER-058-R54.91
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.35251, -118.99441
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2009)
Projected traffic58,306 by 2045
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
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 over Madison Street built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is State Route 58 over Madison Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 58 over Madison Street carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is State Route 58 over Madison Street?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 58 over Madison Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.