RAMP I-278 WB Exit
Carrying RAMP I-278 WB Exit over E. 156TH STREET, Shared
I-278 WB Exit 48 Off Ramp, Bronx, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RAMP I-278 WB Exit
The RAMP I-278 WB Exit bridge in Bronx, New York carries RAMP I-278 WB Exit over E. 156TH STREET, Shared. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 198.4 meters (651 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 63.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RAMP I-278 WB Exit compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2022
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 198.4 m (651 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 00000000106666J
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RAMP I-278 WB Exit is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RAMP I-278 WB Exit against other structures in Bronx and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RAMP I-278 WB Exit?
RAMP I-278 WB Exit in Bronx, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RAMP I-278 WB Exit inspected?
RAMP I-278 WB Exit's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RAMP I-278 WB Exit is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RAMP I-278 WB Exit?
RAMP I-278 WB Exit has an NBI inventory load rating of 63.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RAMP I-278 WB Exit?
RAMP I-278 WB Exit is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RAMP I-278 WB Exit and does age affect safety?
RAMP I-278 WB Exit was built in 2022, making it 4 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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