Panama Lane over Arvin-Edison Canal
GoodKern County, California · 0.2 MI W Stine RD · Structure no. 50C0224
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Panama Lane over Arvin-Edison Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Panama Lane 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,423 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 Panama Lane 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 Panama Lane 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 Panama Lane over Arvin-Edison Canal carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Panama Lane over Arvin-Edison Canal?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns Panama Lane over Arvin-Edison Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.