US Bridges

East 156th Street over Access to Housing

Fair

Bronx County, New York · E. 156th Street · Structure no. 000000002270030

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
850 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 156th Street over Access to Housing is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 156th Street over Access to Housing in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesEast 156th Street
CrossesAccess to Housing
LocationE. 156th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.82316, -73.9216
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length850 ft (259.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

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

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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$40.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East 156th Street over Access to Housing built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 156th Street over Access to Housing in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does East 156th Street over Access to Housing carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is East 156th Street over Access to Housing?

The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns East 156th Street over Access to Housing?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.