US Bridges

State Route 58 over Mill Street Drain

Good

Kern County, California · 09-KER-058-R91.46-THPI · Structure no. 50 0411

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 58 over Mill Street Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 58 over Mill Street Drain 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 42,400 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,322 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 58
CrossesMill Street Drain
Location09-KER-058-R91.46-THPI
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.1396, -118.45486
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,400 (2016)
Projected traffic64,322 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Mill Street Drain built?

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

What condition is State Route 58 over Mill Street Drain 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 State Route 58 over Mill Street Drain carry?

About 42,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is State Route 58 over Mill Street Drain?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Route 58 over Mill Street Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.