US Bridges

Edison Highway over East Side Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · East of Webster ST · Structure no. 50C0297

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edison Highway over East Side Canal is a steel culvert carrying Edison Highway over East Side Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,079 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEdison Highway
CrossesEast Side Canal
LocationEast of Webster ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.36962, -118.96189
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2015)
Projected traffic27,079 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Edison Highway over East Side Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edison Highway over East Side 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Edison Highway over East Side Canal carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Edison Highway over East Side Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Edison Highway over East Side Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.