US Bridges

Ramp I-278 WB Exit over E. 156th Street Shared

Good

Bronx County, New York · I-278 WB Exit 48 Off Ramp · Structure no. 00000000106666J

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
651 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp I-278 WB Exit over E. 156th Street Shared is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp I-278 WB Exit over E. 156th Street Shared in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 651 ft (198.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesRamp I-278 WB Exit
CrossesE. 156th Street Shared
LocationI-278 WB Exit 48 Off Ramp
Coordinates40.8136, -73.89751
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length651 ft (198.4 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$16.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp I-278 WB Exit over E. 156th Street Shared built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp I-278 WB Exit over E. 156th Street Shared 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp I-278 WB Exit over E. 156th Street Shared carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Ramp I-278 WB Exit over E. 156th Street Shared?

The structure is 651 ft (198.4 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp I-278 WB Exit over E. 156th Street Shared?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.