US Bridges

Rancho Drive over Arvin-Edison Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 3 MI North of David RD · Structure no. 50C0102

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rancho Drive over Arvin-Edison Canal is a concrete slab carrying Rancho Drive 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,588 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRancho Drive
CrossesArvin-Edison Canal
Location3 MI North of David RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.1365, -118.85065
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2007)
Projected traffic1,588 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rancho Drive over Arvin-Edison Canal built?

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

What condition is Rancho Drive 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rancho Drive over Arvin-Edison Canal carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rancho Drive over Arvin-Edison Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rancho Drive over Arvin-Edison Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.