WEST 181ST STREET
Carrying WEST 181ST STREET over RAMP FROM WASH BR
AT WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, New York, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WEST 181ST STREET
The WEST 181ST STREET bridge in New York, New York carries WEST 181ST STREET over RAMP FROM WASH BR. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete. Daily traffic averages 2,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WEST 181ST STREET compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1940
- Material
- Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002246489
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST 181ST STREET 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
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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 WEST 181ST STREET?
WEST 181ST STREET in New York, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WEST 181ST STREET inspected?
WEST 181ST STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST 181ST STREET is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WEST 181ST STREET?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for WEST 181ST STREET.
Who is responsible for maintaining WEST 181ST STREET?
Ownership is not specified for WEST 181ST STREET in the NBI.
How old is WEST 181ST STREET and does age affect safety?
WEST 181ST STREET was built in 1940, making it 86 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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