FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WILMINGTON AV 223

Carrying WILMINGTON AV 223 over DOMINGUEZ CHAN

0.8MI S/O CARSON ST, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WILMINGTON AV 223

The WILMINGTON AV 223 bridge in Los Angeles, California carries WILMINGTON AV 223 over DOMINGUEZ CHAN. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 95.4 meters (313 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 33,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

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

How WILMINGTON AV 223 compares

▼ 7.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
WILMINGTON AV 223 24.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.5
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
95.4 m (313 ft)
Deck Width
29.3 m (96 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
33,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C0459

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

WILMINGTON AV 223 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare WILMINGTON AV 223 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 WILMINGTON AV 223?

WILMINGTON AV 223 in Los Angeles, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WILMINGTON AV 223 inspected?

WILMINGTON AV 223'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 33,600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILMINGTON AV 223 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WILMINGTON AV 223?

WILMINGTON AV 223 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WILMINGTON AV 223?

WILMINGTON AV 223 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is WILMINGTON AV 223 and does age affect safety?

WILMINGTON AV 223 was built in 1963, making it 63 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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