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California 58 - Kern County west (#2)

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California 58 leaves Tehachapi after the California 202 interchange. While retaining freeway characteristics, the two directions of California 58 are now separated only by a jersey barrier as shown in this picture, rather than the wide median that is present around the city of Mojave or at the bottom of the grade, coming into Bakersfield. However, the shoulders are of standard freeway size. Photo taken 01/21/04.

Westbound California 58 at Exit 142, Broome Road. Photo taken 01/21/04.

		Now passing through the heart of the Tehachapi Mountains, California 58 continues with four lanes and the tall median barrier. However, this narrow configuration helps minimize the right of way required for the four-lane roadway. Photos taken 08/15/03.
		However, along some stretches, there is no median barrier between the two directions of traffic, such as the area shown here. Photos taken 08/15/03.

	The first exit in the Tehachapi Mountains along westbound California 58 Exit 139, Keene (one mile). Look for old segments of U.S. 466 that meander around the freeway at several of these exits. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	The Tehachapi Loop is part of the railroad that parallels California 58, and it is located about halfway up the Tehachapi Pass. To reach the loop and the historical marker, take Exit 139 and follow the signs to the overlook. Photo taken 01/21/04.
	Westbound California 58 at Exit 139, Keene. Note how the trees are becoming more sporadic; in another couple miles, there will be no trees at all. Photo taken 08/15/03.

California 58 west and California 99/Golden State Freeway north
	Mileage sign along westbound California 58 for Edison, Bakersfield, and Paso Robles. Notably, California 58 does not go to Paso Robles; this connection would be made via California 99 and California 46 (old U.S. 466). Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 approaching Exit 137, Hart Flat, one mile. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 at Exit 137, Hart Flat. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Exit 133 from westbound is nothing more than a side road to Caliente. This road continues north to meet California 178 near Bodfish and Lake Isabella. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	California 223 leads east from California 58 west to Arvin, ending at Interstate 5 at Exit 239. Note how there are fewer trees as the road loses elevation. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	On the approach to Exit 131/California 223, the original alignment of California 58 is visible to the south of the freeway. Prior to 1964, California 58 was part of U.S. 466. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 approaching Exit 131, Junction California 223 Westbound to Arvin. This stretch is one of the few remaining from Tehachapi west to Bakersfield that have not yet been upgraded to full freeway standards. Exit 131 is actually nothing more than a left turn off the highway, which can be a difficult proposition on a busy highway like California 58. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 at Exit 131, Junction Westbound California 223 to Arvin and to California 99/Interstate 5. The freeway resumes after this intersection. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	No trees are to be seen as westbound California 58 passes over the last foothills before reaching the Bakersfield metropolitan area. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 approaching Exit 127, General Beale Road, one mile. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 at Exit 127, General Beale Road. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 approaching Exit 123, Tower Line Road. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 at Exit 123, Tower Line Road. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 approaching Exit 121, Comanche Drive to Edison, one mile. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 approaching Exit 119, Edison Road, one mile. Edison Road is a north-south county road, with connections to old California 58 (Edison Highway) to the north of the freeway. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 at Exit 119, Edison Road. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 approaching Exit 117, Junction California 184/Business California 58, one mile. A lesser state route, California 184 connects California 178 east of Bakersfield with California 223 west of Arvin via Lamont and Weedpatch. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	The next exit along westbound California 58 is Exit 117, Junction California 184/Business California 58. This is the first exit within the city of Bakersfield. The highway begins to take on a more urban characteristic. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 approaching Exit 117, Junction California 184 to Lamont and Business California 58 into Bakersfield, next right. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 at Exit 117, Junction California 184. Southbound California 184 follows Weedpatch Highway to Fuller Acres and Lamont. Northbound California 184 connects with westbound Business California 58/Edison Highway and California 178 near the Mesa Marin Raceway. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 at Exit 116, Fairfax Road. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 approaching Exit 115, Oswell Street, three-quarters of a mile. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Mileage sign along westbound California 58 for Exit 115, Oswell Street; Exit 114, Mount Vernon Avenue; and Exit 113, Cottonwood Road. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 at Exit 115, Oswell Street. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 mileage sign approaching Exit 114, Mt. Vernon Avenue. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 at Exit 114, Mt. Vernon Avenue. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Mileage sign along westbound California 58 approaching Exit 113/Cottonwood Road; Exit 112/Junction California 204 and Business California 99/Union Avenue; and Exit 111/Chester Avenue and H Street. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 at Exit 113, Cottonwood Road. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 approaching Exit 112, Junction California 204/Union Avenue and Business California 99, three-quarters of a mile. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Mileage sign along westbound California 58 approaching Exit 112/Junction California 204 and Business California 99/Union Avenue and Exit 111/Chester Avenue and H Street. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Business California 99 is indeed signed (once) from California 58! Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 at Exit 112, Junction Northbound California 204 and Business California 99/Union Avenue. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 approaching Exit 111, Chester Avenue and H Street, one-half mile. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Mileage sign along westbound California 58 for Exit 111/Chester Avenue and H Street and Exit 110/Junction California 99 and Real Road. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 at Exit 111, Chester Avenue and H Street. Upon taking this exit, the first traffic signal is for north-south Chester Avenue, and the second traffic signal is for north-south H Street, which is two blocks west of Chester Avenue. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 approaching Exit 110, Junction California 99 and Real Road. California 58 will merge onto northbound California 99 (along the historical path of U.S. 99-466), and it will split off from California 99 only a few miles north of there. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 approaching Exit 110, Junction California 99. Exit 110B leads to northbound California 99, while Exit 110A leads to southbound California 99 and Real Road. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Westbound California 58 merges onto northbound California 99 as it reaches the end of its solo freeway section near downtown Bakersfield. The freeway continues straight ahead to transition to southbound California 99 and a "T" intersection with Real Road. Photo taken 08/15/03.
	Transition ramp and subway from westbound California 58 to northbound California 99. Photos taken 08/15/03.

	Now that California 58 has exited the freeway to follow California 99 north, the main lanes split for the remaining exits (Exit 110): southbound California 99 and Real Road. The freeway ends at its intersection with Real Road. Photo taken 01/21/04.
	View of the transition ramp from westbound California 58 to southbound California 99 and the "T" intersection with Real Road. Photo taken 01/21/04.
	The right lane exits onto southbound California 99, while the two left lanes continue straight ahead to the "T" intersection with Real Road. Photo taken 01/21/04.

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Page Updated October 20, 2007.