US Bridges

Wible RD over Arvin-Edison Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 0.23 MI S/O Panama Lane · Structure no. 50C0121

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,100
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wible RD over Arvin-Edison Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wible RD over Arvin-Edison Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 61 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,318 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWible RD
CrossesArvin-Edison Canal
Location0.23 MI S/O Panama Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.29198, -119.03881
Functional classUrban 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2005)
Projected traffic22,318 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wible RD over Arvin-Edison Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Wible RD 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 2021.

How much traffic does Wible RD over Arvin-Edison Canal carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wible RD 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 104 ft wide.

Who owns Wible RD over Arvin-Edison Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.