US Bridges

Monitor Street over Arvin-Edison Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · S of Ivy Trae Lane · Structure no. 50C0336

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monitor Street over Arvin-Edison Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Monitor Street over Arvin-Edison Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,358 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMonitor Street
CrossesArvin-Edison Canal
LocationS of Ivy Trae Lane
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.29227, -119.01181
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2014)
Projected traffic7,358 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Monitor Street over Arvin-Edison Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monitor Street 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Monitor Street over Arvin-Edison Canal carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Monitor Street over Arvin-Edison Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Monitor Street over Arvin-Edison Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.