US Bridges

WB SR 58 Off-Ramp over Kern River

Good

Kern County, California · NW of Truxtun Ave · Structure no. 50C0357J

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,066 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB SR 58 Off-Ramp over Kern River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying WB SR 58 Off-Ramp over Kern River in Kern County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 1,066 ft (324.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesWB SR 58 Off-Ramp
CrossesKern River
LocationNW of Truxtun Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.37236, -119.06172
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,066 ft (324.8 m)
Longest span174 ft (53.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 WB SR 58 Off-Ramp over Kern River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB SR 58 Off-Ramp over Kern River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does WB SR 58 Off-Ramp over Kern River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is WB SR 58 Off-Ramp over Kern River?

The structure is 1,066 ft (324.8 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns WB SR 58 Off-Ramp over Kern River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.