FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

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.

Good
56 t Inventory load rating

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

▲ 24.4
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of California bridges
686
Bridges in Kern · 31 in Poor condition
STATE ROUTE 58 EB 55.7 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
55.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

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
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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