US Bridges

State Route 14 SB over State Route 58

Fair

Kern County, California · 09-KER-014-19.00 · Structure no. 50 0498L

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 SB over State Route 58 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 14 SB over State Route 58 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,175 by 2041. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 14 SB
CrossesState Route 58
Location09-KER-014-19.00
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.09851, -118.14471
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (87 m)
Longest span144 ft (44 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2017)
Projected traffic9,175 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 14 SB over State Route 58 built?

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

What condition is State Route 14 SB over State Route 58 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 14 SB over State Route 58 carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 14 SB over State Route 58?

The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 14 SB over State Route 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.