US Bridges

White Lane over Arvin-Edison Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 0.2 MI E of Gosford RD · Structure no. 50C0312

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Lane over Arvin-Edison Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying White Lane over Arvin-Edison Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,402 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Lane
CrossesArvin-Edison Canal
Location0.2 MI E of Gosford RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.31809, -119.08799
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2005)
Projected traffic40,402 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Lane over Arvin-Edison Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is White 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 White Lane over Arvin-Edison Canal carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is White Lane over Arvin-Edison Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns White Lane over Arvin-Edison Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.