US Bridges

State Route 58 WB over Union Pacific RR (up Rr)

Good

Kern County, California · 09-KER-058-M111.78 · Structure no. 50 0495L

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 58 WB over Union Pacific RR (up Rr) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 58 WB over Union Pacific RR (up Rr) in Kern County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,953 by 2040. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 58 WB
CrossesUnion Pacific RR (up Rr)
Location09-KER-058-M111.78
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.09414, -118.13394
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2018)
Projected traffic20,953 by 2040
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 WB over Union Pacific RR (up Rr) built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 58 WB over Union Pacific RR (up Rr) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 58 WB over Union Pacific RR (up Rr) carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is State Route 58 WB over Union Pacific RR (up Rr)?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 58 WB over Union Pacific RR (up Rr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.