Akers RD over Arvin-Edison Canal
GoodKern County, California · 0.3 MI S Panama LN · Structure no. 50C0222
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Akers RD over Arvin-Edison Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Akers RD over Arvin-Edison Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 Akers RD over Arvin-Edison Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Akers 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 Akers RD over Arvin-Edison Canal carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Akers RD over Arvin-Edison Canal?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Akers RD over Arvin-Edison Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.