US Bridges

State Route 223 over Arvin-Edison Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-223-23.84 · Structure no. 50 0073

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 223 over Arvin-Edison Canal is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 223 over Arvin-Edison Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,670 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 223
CrossesArvin-Edison Canal
Location06-KER-223-23.84
RouteState Highway 223
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.20927, -118.77685
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2009)
Projected traffic7,670 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 223 over Arvin-Edison Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 223 over Arvin-Edison Canal 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 223 over Arvin-Edison Canal carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 223 over Arvin-Edison Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 223 over Arvin-Edison Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.