Ming Ave over Arvin-Edison Canal
GoodKern County, California · 0.2 MI W Gosford RD · Structure no. 50C0311
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,400
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ming Ave over Arvin-Edison Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ming Ave over Arvin-Edison Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 24,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,180 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 102 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 Ming Ave over Arvin-Edison Canal built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ming Ave 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 December 2021.
How much traffic does Ming Ave over Arvin-Edison Canal carry?
About 24,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ming Ave over Arvin-Edison Canal?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns Ming Ave over Arvin-Edison Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.