Wilmington Ave over Compton Crk
PoorPosted for loadLos Angeles County, California · 0.5MI S/O Rosecrans Ave · Structure no. 53C0907
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,520
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilmington Ave over Compton Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilmington Ave over Compton Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 29,520 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,420 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilmington Ave over Compton Crk built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilmington Ave over Compton Crk 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Wilmington Ave over Compton Crk carry?
About 29,520 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wilmington Ave over Compton Crk?
The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Wilmington Ave over Compton Crk?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.