Cottonwood RD over Arvin-Edison Canal
GoodKern County, California · 0.3 MI SE Panama RD · Structure no. 50C0221
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood RD over Arvin-Edison Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cottonwood 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,980 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 42 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 Cottonwood RD over Arvin-Edison Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood RD over Arvin-Edison Canal carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood RD over Arvin-Edison Canal?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood RD over Arvin-Edison Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.