US Bridges

Wilmington Av 223 over Dominguez Chan

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 0.8MI S/O Carson ST · Structure no. 53C0459

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
313 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,600
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilmington Av 223 over Dominguez Chan is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilmington Av 223 over Dominguez Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 33,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,300 by 2044. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWilmington Av 223
CrossesDominguez Chan
Location0.8MI S/O Carson ST
RouteCity Street 0L046
Coordinates33.82379, -118.24258
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,600 (2014)
Projected traffic40,300 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilmington Av 223 over Dominguez Chan built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilmington Av 223 over Dominguez Chan in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Wilmington Av 223 over Dominguez Chan carry?

About 33,600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wilmington Av 223 over Dominguez Chan?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Wilmington Av 223 over Dominguez Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.