Malaga RD over Arvin-Edison Canal
GoodKern County, California · 0.5 MI N Panama LN · Structure no. 50C0219
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Malaga RD over Arvin-Edison Canal is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Malaga RD 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 Malaga RD over Arvin-Edison Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Malaga 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Malaga RD over Arvin-Edison Canal carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Malaga RD over Arvin-Edison Canal?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Malaga RD over Arvin-Edison Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.