FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WHEELER AVENUE

Carrying WHEELER AVENUE over INTERSTATE 210

07-LA-210-R47.21-LVN, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: WHEELER AVENUE

The WHEELER AVENUE bridge in Los Angeles, California carries WHEELER AVENUE over INTERSTATE 210. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 179,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WHEELER AVENUE compares

3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
179,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53 2861

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WHEELER AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WHEELER AVENUE against other structures in Los Angeles and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WHEELER AVENUE?

WHEELER AVENUE in Los Angeles, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WHEELER AVENUE inspected?

WHEELER AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 179,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WHEELER AVENUE is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WHEELER AVENUE?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for WHEELER AVENUE.

Who is responsible for maintaining WHEELER AVENUE?

Ownership is not specified for WHEELER AVENUE in the NBI.

How old is WHEELER AVENUE and does age affect safety?

WHEELER AVENUE was built in 2000, making it 26 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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