US Bridges

Laurel Glen Bl over Arvin-Edison Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · 0.19 MI W Gosford RD · Structure no. 50C0286

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,877
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Glen Bl over Arvin-Edison Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Laurel Glen Bl over Arvin-Edison Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,877 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,224 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLaurel Glen Bl
CrossesArvin-Edison Canal
Location0.19 MI W Gosford RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.32509, -119.09575
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,877 (2010)
Projected traffic2,224 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Laurel Glen Bl over Arvin-Edison Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Laurel Glen Bl over Arvin-Edison Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does Laurel Glen Bl over Arvin-Edison Canal carry?

About 1,877 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Glen Bl over Arvin-Edison Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Glen Bl over Arvin-Edison Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.