US Bridges

Gosford Road over Arvin-Edison Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 0.23 MI S Fraser RD · Structure no. 50C0285

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,700
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gosford Road over Arvin-Edison Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gosford Road over Arvin-Edison Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 61 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,726 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGosford Road
CrossesArvin-Edison Canal
Location0.23 MI S Fraser RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.32164, -119.09199
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2005)
Projected traffic31,726 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gosford Road over Arvin-Edison Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Gosford 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Gosford Road over Arvin-Edison Canal carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gosford Road over Arvin-Edison Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Gosford Road over Arvin-Edison Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.