STATE ROUTE 58 EB
Carrying STATE ROUTE 58 EB over UP RR, TEHACHAPI CREEK
09-KER-058-82.64, Kern, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STATE ROUTE 58 EB
The STATE ROUTE 58 EB bridge in Kern, California carries STATE ROUTE 58 EB over UP RR, TEHACHAPI CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 118.6 meters (389 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STATE ROUTE 58 EB compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Last Reconstructed
- 1993
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 118.6 m (389 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.9 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 50 0044R
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STATE ROUTE 58 EB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare STATE ROUTE 58 EB against other structures in Kern and across California. California bridges
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Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for STATE ROUTE 58 EB?
STATE ROUTE 58 EB in Kern, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STATE ROUTE 58 EB inspected?
STATE ROUTE 58 EB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE ROUTE 58 EB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for STATE ROUTE 58 EB?
STATE ROUTE 58 EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STATE ROUTE 58 EB?
STATE ROUTE 58 EB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is STATE ROUTE 58 EB and does age affect safety?
STATE ROUTE 58 EB was built in 1962, making it 64 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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