US Bridges

Rockpile Road over Arvin-Edison Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 0.2 MI S Buena Vista Blvd · Structure no. 50C0215

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockpile Road over Arvin-Edison Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Rockpile Road over Arvin-Edison Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRockpile Road
CrossesArvin-Edison Canal
Location0.2 MI S Buena Vista Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.23519, -118.78825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2007)
Projected traffic326 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockpile Road over Arvin-Edison Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockpile Road 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 Rockpile Road over Arvin-Edison Canal carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rockpile Road over Arvin-Edison Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Rockpile Road over Arvin-Edison Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.