West 181st Street over Ramp from Wash Br
FairNew York County, New York · At Washington Heights · Structure no. 000000002246489
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45,759
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 181st Street over Ramp from Wash Br is a concrete frame carrying West 181st Street over Ramp from Wash Br in New York County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.
It carries about 45,759 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,588 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 181st Street over Ramp from Wash Br built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 181st Street over Ramp from Wash Br 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does West 181st Street over Ramp from Wash Br carry?
About 45,759 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is West 181st Street over Ramp from Wash Br?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns West 181st Street over Ramp from Wash Br?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.