US Bridges

Ramps PORT/TP-440 over Route 440

Good

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.07 Mile E of Newark Bay · Structure no. N00353H

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
444 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,248
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramps PORT/TP-440 over Route 440 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramps PORT/TP-440 over Route 440 in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 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.

It carries about 12,248 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,944 by 2044. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRamps PORT/TP-440
CrossesRoute 440
Location1.07 Mile E of Newark Bay
RouteInterstate 78
Coordinates40.68136, -74.09678
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,248 (2024)
Projected traffic14,944 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramps PORT/TP-440 over Route 440 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramps PORT/TP-440 over Route 440 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ramps PORT/TP-440 over Route 440 carry?

About 12,248 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ramps PORT/TP-440 over Route 440?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ramps PORT/TP-440 over Route 440?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.