US Bridges

Edison Road over East Side Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 0.7 MI N of Route 223 · Structure no. 50C0417

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,514
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edison Road over East Side Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Edison Road over East Side Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,514 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,275 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEdison Road
CrossesEast Side Canal
Location0.7 MI N of Route 223
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.21958, -118.87811
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,514 (2021)
Projected traffic3,275 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Edison Road over East Side Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edison Road over East Side 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 2023.

How much traffic does Edison Road over East Side Canal carry?

About 2,514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Edison Road over East Side Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Edison Road over East Side Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.