Buena Vista Blvd over Arvin-Edison Canal
GoodKern County, California · 0.5 MI East of Tejon HWY · Structure no. 50C0213
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buena Vista Blvd over Arvin-Edison Canal is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buena Vista Blvd over Arvin-Edison Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,145 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buena Vista Blvd over Arvin-Edison Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buena Vista Blvd 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Buena Vista Blvd over Arvin-Edison Canal carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Buena Vista Blvd 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 41 ft wide.
Who owns Buena Vista Blvd over Arvin-Edison Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.