US Bridges

District Blvd over Arvin-Edison Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · 0.6 MI W of Ashe Road · Structure no. 50C0314

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,800
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

District Blvd over Arvin-Edison Canal is a concrete culvert carrying District Blvd over Arvin-Edison Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,872 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDistrict Blvd
CrossesArvin-Edison Canal
Location0.6 MI W of Ashe Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.31298, -119.08193
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2005)
Projected traffic15,872 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 District Blvd over Arvin-Edison Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is District Blvd 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 District Blvd over Arvin-Edison Canal carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is District Blvd over Arvin-Edison Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns District Blvd over Arvin-Edison Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.