US Bridges

440 440 06011015 over Arthur Kill Road

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 3 Miles North of Nj Trpk · Structure no. 382306A

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
2,310 ft
39 main spans
Daily traffic
92,650
2024 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

440 440 06011015 over Arthur Kill Road is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 440 440 06011015 over Arthur Kill Road in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 97 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 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 92,650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,800 by 2044. The structure is 2,310 ft (704.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries440 440 06011015
CrossesArthur Kill Road
Location3 Miles North of Nj Trpk
RouteState Highway 440
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52517, -74.23929
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans39
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,310 ft (704.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,650 (2024)
Projected traffic124,800 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$82.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 440 440 06011015 over Arthur Kill Road built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is 440 440 06011015 over Arthur Kill Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 440 440 06011015 over Arthur Kill Road carry?

About 92,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 440 440 06011015 over Arthur Kill Road?

The structure is 2,310 ft (704.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns 440 440 06011015 over Arthur Kill Road?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).