US Bridges

Ashe RD &harris RD over Arvin-Edison Canal

Good

Kern County, California · Ashe Road at Harris Road · Structure no. 50C0335

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashe RD &harris RD over Arvin-Edison Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Ashe RD &harris RD over Arvin-Edison Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,791 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAshe RD &harris RD
CrossesArvin-Edison Canal
LocationAshe Road at Harris Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.30303, -119.07429
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2014)
Projected traffic30,791 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashe RD &harris RD over Arvin-Edison Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashe RD &harris RD 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ashe RD &harris RD over Arvin-Edison Canal carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ashe RD &harris RD over Arvin-Edison Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns Ashe RD &harris RD over Arvin-Edison Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.